hi, im totally new to planted tanks but i plan to make my 20 gallon long into one.
I have a problem with substrate though: which kind should i use. I really want eco-complete but thats to expensive for me right now so i have two choices or subtrate.
Here is a picture of one of them, i found it on the internet and its called course gravel or something like that.
the other choice for me is play sand. I dont have a picture of it but i know that it is sold at lowes and is called "Quikrete 50Lb. Playsand"
Edit: also, i forgot to add. Which of those two substrates would be best for rooting in plants? and which one would be more suitable for corydoras?
also, out of curiosity, how much 20 pound bags(i think thats how much one back of eco complete weighs) do you think i would need if i did have the money to get it for my 20 gallon long?
thanks
I have a problem with substrate though: which kind should i use. I really want eco-complete but thats to expensive for me right now so i have two choices or subtrate.
Here is a picture of one of them, i found it on the internet and its called course gravel or something like that.
the other choice for me is play sand. I dont have a picture of it but i know that it is sold at lowes and is called "Quikrete 50Lb. Playsand"
Edit: also, i forgot to add. Which of those two substrates would be best for rooting in plants? and which one would be more suitable for corydoras?
also, out of curiosity, how much 20 pound bags(i think thats how much one back of eco complete weighs) do you think i would need if i did have the money to get it for my 20 gallon long?
thanks