Rescape my 4 Foot 260L

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    Hi guy's

    I need to rescape my entire 4 foot tank as my plants are not thriving in Gravel that much. I am looking for a reasonably priced substrate. What would you guy's recommend? :icon_salut:
     
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    "reasonably priced"?
    What is you price range?

    I prefer Seachem substrates. Easy to find and not that expensive.
     
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    I dont want to spend anything more than 500 or 600 bucks
     
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    Hmmm.... Each bag goes for about R370 - R400. And I used about three bags in my 100 L.


    Any other suggestions? Anyone?
     
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    I would have also said Seachem, but it is pricey on a 4ft, you looking at between 4-8 bags depending on what scape you looking at. But there must be more affordable stuff out there? I've seen stuff similar to the ADA substrate at a fraction of the price.

    But that does t help you:) hope you come right
     
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    On a 4ft tank, your budget unfortunately won't get you very far where "off the shelf" substrates are concerned.

    What type of scape you have in mind or how densely you plan on planting. You can easily get away with two bags of Aquasoil if you do something like this.
     
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    wow 4-8 bags :(

    That is a lot, and quite expensive.

    That pic is quite nice, but I'm afraid I have a lot more plants than that. Looks like I will have to budget, bite the bullet and buy Aquasoil.

    I just can't believe how expensive substrate is :(
     
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    Can I use the bottom layer with play sand that one finds at "Toys R Us". Kids usually play with this sand. Looks like sea sand, and then use the top layer with Aquasoli. I think I might get away with less bags then.

    is this effective enough for my plants to grow and thrive.

    Is it also safe for fish?
     
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    What do you mean by gravel? Silica sand?
     
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    Anyways, it's been a while, but my 4 foot is finally taking shape. I Managed to source some aqua soil and rescape the entire tank.

    Let me know what you think

    Also, can you please help me ID some plants.

    I know I have the following so far:

    • Anubia (left and right side)
    • Christmas Moss (on drift wood)
    • Vallies (Left corner)
    • Rotala Colorata (immersed type) Backround

    • photo.JPG

    • Thanks guys
     
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    Looking good man! I like the jungle look to it, and the plants look nice and healthy!
     
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    Howzit.. looks good!
     
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    cant see too clearly but plant on the right hand side looks like pogestymon octopus
     
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    Thanks guys
     
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    Two red plants look like Aromatica.
     
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    Thx for the id guys
     
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    I said it before and I'll say it again :"I LOOOOOOOVE" green and your tank has a lot of it very nicely done @T-Rex
     
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    Thx @Shaun , much appreciated.
     
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