Does the color of plants matter?
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SoloNatedawg
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RTR
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I use a lot of black or dark backgrounds, no problems.
If you like the dark substrate (I do), you can keep it as is, but supply a buffering material elsewhere. I have used crushed coral or coral rubble in dedicated canisters (pre-filtered) with only widely spaced rinsings (3-6 months) to serve the same purpose.
If you do keep the inert substrate, your life will be easier and simpler if you keep the depth of substrate 1/2 - 1" max, just enough to cover the plant bases. It is much easier to maintain and much lower risk at that depth.
If you like the dark substrate (I do), you can keep it as is, but supply a buffering material elsewhere. I have used crushed coral or coral rubble in dedicated canisters (pre-filtered) with only widely spaced rinsings (3-6 months) to serve the same purpose.
If you do keep the inert substrate, your life will be easier and simpler if you keep the depth of substrate 1/2 - 1" max, just enough to cover the plant bases. It is much easier to maintain and much lower risk at that depth.
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thebuddy229
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