Substrates

Aquasoils are now standard in many planted tank setups, but there are very few sources if any, that cover how to maintain aquasoil substrates over the long run. Excess organic detritus should be removed and aquasoil substrates also need enriching over time to perform optimally.

How to create a pathway as part of an aquascape? These are a couple of different approaches.

How to create high slopes and manage high soil depth? Here I go into some techniques and approaches.

There is widespread belief that if one uses deep soil more than a few inches deep, it will result in an anaerobic substrate & create harmful gases...

With so many choices and different pros & cons, which one should I ultimately pick? Let this guide help.

A detailed 101 introduction to the world of freshwater aquarium substrates and how to make sense of the brands and options in the market...

This is a short video on how to create slopes and height in planted aquarium using very basic materials.