What is the BEST SUBSTRATE for your PLANTED AQUARIUM?

Unfortunately it is not such an easy answer. It depends on your unique situation and budget. I discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the three main styles of aquarium substrate.
#aquariumhobby #fishkeeping #plantedtank

[aleksandralatusek]

I feel like you made this video just for me. This is something I’ve really been struggling to figure out for when I put together my new big setup. There are so many products out there, some cost a small fortune, and there are relatively few resources that really explain nicely what to use where depending on what your goals are. So thank you Droeks.

[FKJ_WORLD]

You are doing so well love this share... Big up brotha

[coolgeorgiaboy]

Great video. I like how you talk about the advantages\disadvantages. Thanks for sharing

[Glenn_AEYT]

Thank you! I needed this video. It has helped me decide on what substrate to use on my future 75g tank. I want to set it up ONCE and not experiment like I have my present tanks. I presently have a 5.5g with app. 3 to 4 cm of sand. I'm now wanting to start over and put potting soil in first, and then replace the sand. I always look forward to your videos.

[gracebromfield]

Great information! Thank you. I'm so glad I found this channel🙏Please keep it up👍

[bclmqd]

A solid, objective evaluation that makes perfect sense! And NOT delivered in gung-ho, over-enthusiastic (ie: fake) style, thank heavens!

[seannunes]

Good video. One thing about aqua soils is that there are active aqua soils that can change your Ph or has high ammonia release at start up like ADA Amazonia original version. This means if you are not cognizant of this, you can have major algae blooms at start-up. You can cap the active aqua soil with sand to get an easier start.

[yourikroeze]

Thans for your videos Droeks and greetings from the Netherlands! For the dirt I use mesh bags to keep it seperate. Sometime the roots are a little bit rooted into the bags but it helps a lot to keep it separate from the sand (or in my case gravel).

[riellottera]

Baie dankie vir die waardevolle inligting.

[theaquaticdesert]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! beautiful red scarlet dario btw :)

[TheClassxxfan]

These videos are brilliant. Thank you so much. I really enjoy the south african context

[donpettit]

Boulder
Cobble
Pebble
Granule
Sand
Silt
Clay

Sand is up to 2mm in size
Granules at 2mm to 4mm
Pebbles > 4mm

Gravel is a mixture of pebble to granule sized material

[Nihoris]

Great information for someone just starting out like me. I'm starting a 75gal tank and have been researching the best substrates. What would you think of a base layer of inert gravel and a cap of aquasoil? Or maybe a blend of them?

[ninifish]

Is it possible to put a screen net between the dirt and the sand? Might keep the soil separated?

[porneliushubertsthaicuisin]

is it ok to mix the different meathods, like dirt underneath a 1/2 gravel 1/2 aqua soil substrait

[brittanysanford]

What type of soil is best? I can't figure out if i need pond soil or if another brand would be ok?

[altec]

How about that plenum and kitty litter? Seriously the cheapest way to get into the planted aquarium scene