Black substrate aquarium

Thought I would post a picture of my 4ft Planted Aquarium, only recently planted as I have just changed it back to community fish after a year of...

Substrate or gravel is very important in a planted tank, you need enough depth so your plants can grow roots about 2 inches, you don't want large gravel, as roots may not grow properly, not too smaller substrate, it can be too heavy and crush the roots if the plants are in too deep, and you don't want sharp substrate or gravel if you want bottom dwelling fish. So how do you choose a good substrate? Well first you need to figure out what sort of plants, driftwood and fish colours you want…

I'm looking for suggestions for a dark or black substrate. I now use MGOPM capped with natural creek gravel found locally in most of my tanks, but I'd like...

Driftwood

About this item Designed For Planted Aquariums - Granule composition and sizes provide optimal oxygen exchange and rich nutrients for aquatic plants Optimal For Fish And Shrimp - Suitable for all freshwater inhabitants such as tropical fish and shrimp that prefer slightly acidic aquarium water Low Ammonia Release - Promotes and accelerates beneficial bacteria growth No Rinsing Required - Helps clarify and detoxify cloudy water by actively absorbing impurities pH & kH buffering - Buffers…

The blackwater aquarium aquascape is fascinating. It will expand your knowledge about nature and teach new ways of creating aquariums. Hardscape, substrate, botanicals.