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Ok so Sunnyside is getting closer to delivery .

As per this post I have a rough idea where I'm going in terms of layout my question is what to use as a soil substrate especially for backfilling the rearmost area?

Couple of possible options are

JBL Aquabasics Plus

Tetra Active Substrate

Tropica Aquarium Soil

What do you use/would you reccomend?
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I've used fluval stratum before. Doesn't need capping which is a bonus! Just be aware, most release ammonia at the start for a bit!
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I like the Tropica Plant Growth Substrate.
Lay a 1cm layer and top with 2-5cm layer of sand (or gravel).

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As above I have also used Tropica Plant Growth Substrate 😆 as per Stephens advice.
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I only use seacham flourite now as its everlasting and its doesnt breakdown as most soil based substrates will, you should check it out.
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I used Tropica Plant Growth Substrate for my Juwel Rio 240, don't ask how much this much Tropica soil cost. :$

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if we do ask will it be the same figure you told Mrs Puddle ;o)
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Stevieglasgow wrote: Sat Jan 11, 2020 10:53 am I only use seacham flourite now as its everlasting and its doesnt breakdown as most soil based substrates will, you should check it out.
That's the only problem I found with Tropica Plant Growth Substrate it does breakdown after long term use, although I never had advise effects from this happening. Look at the very bottom of the glass.

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mikeyw64 wrote: Sat Jan 11, 2020 22:17 pm if we do ask will it be the same figure you told Mrs Puddle ;o)
Maybe, maybe not. ;)
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Tropica Plant Growth Substrate does need topping with at least twice the depth of sand (or gravel).
It does not effect the water pH like other soils do.

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