Can i use this is in a planted aquarium
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I don't see why you can't use this in a terrarium as it's a nice granular texture but there are no nutrients as found in soil so you'll want to add a fertizer.
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if you used the soil in containers. I have only used it in aquatic containers. I put a layer of the prewetted soil in the container then my plant then another layer of the prewetted soil and push in an aquatic fertilizer pellet and cover the top of the container with a thin layer of washed pea gravel. I would contact the manufacturer to see if you could use this product as total bottom coverage for an aquarium. I repot my plants every year.
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Unlikely, unless you plan on keeping plants that thrive in low light. This light is primarily for fish only tanks, and you'll need two side by side to obtain sufficient light.
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Don-we have not actually used our kit yet, With that said we have done some research and we are confident that we will be able to grow this indoors in an aquarium type setup. This is our plan as well.
554810
You could use it for saltwater but the lighting may not be proper for what you plan on putting in the tank. It may not be suitable for corals or live rock.
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You could use it indoors. But you would need to put a catch basin under it. They leak rather well. I havent gotten much to grow it these. I would not buy more.
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This light does a great job with a standard tank, and with the red LED tubes installed make the fancy guppies I was keeping at the time look great. However it is not suited to a planted tank. Even with addition LED tubes (white and red) I saw little, if any growth. If you would like an LED fixture more suited to a planted take -- I'd suggest a Finnex Planted+ (found here on Amazon). The same sized Finnex Planted+ (20") is equal to the total price of the Aqueon LED and the two tubes you would need to have any hope of keep plants healthy and happy.
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Carbon is not necessary for use in an aquarium unless you are using medication or have some sort of impurity. In a planted tank it may also pull out of the water necessary trace elements and nutrients that are needed by plants. The purpose of having a filter is to provide aeration and a place for biological media to be established so that it can process ammonia and nitrite.
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Depends on how you have the tank planted as well as the bioload. You could go with no bio filtering with enough plants. Sorry I can't give a more definite answer.
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Sorry I have not used it for aquariums only grandkids sand box...you might check with a pet store that has fish and ask if it would be safe for your fish
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I would not use this light with a non-planted tank as the PAR would support algae. I would use a basic LED light if you want viewing ability only along with the shimmer effect they create. I don't believe you can purchase extended mounts either.
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If you want the light to work, yes. Filtration would also be a good option in a tank this small, if its possible.
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Technically its possible from what I saw in my installation. As far as would it be bad for plants my guess is that it will be whatever was removed from the water will be in higher concentration
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This is a growing medium, not a filter. Could be used as in place of gravel in an aquarium.
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I would echo what the others have said. Although it's a great light, it's probably not the right light for a planted tank. Unplanted tank that size, I say 2 would be enough.
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I think so but if you want to know for sure, go ask any planted tank people. There are bunch of forums and web sites talking about it since this sand is pretty well known. I have moss which does not need to be "planted".
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Not suitable for freshwater.. Perhaps reading this might help you.. http://www.wikihow.com/Set-Up-a-Freshwater-Aquarium
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I use this in my salt water fish tank. I made a overflow box and a in tank refugium