How Do You Use Laterite As A Substrate For A Planted Freshwater Aquarium?
Setting up a planted tank is one of the most beautiful and rewarding experiences in freshwater fish keeping. Not only will your aquarium look natural and provide cover for your fish (which keeps them happy), the plants will help keep the water free from nitrates and other toxic biological compounds. Most of my tanks are at least semi-planted and I almost never have “random fish deaths” in those tanks. Plants in my opinion can act as a buffer to keep the water more stable for your fish. When you set up a planted tank there are many things to consider, such as which plants to pick, which lights and how much, and of course the substrate. For today lets focus on the substrate since it’s the foundation of your tank. If you are like most people, you go to the pet store and buy their overpriced bags of colored gravel. You end with an empty wallet and up wondering why your plants won’t grow properly. The only thing from the typical pet store you are going to need for this is box of laterite. L
