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20-03-2006 21:32 by dave cook	do you put substrate in these tanks or do you leave them bare bottom
20-03-2006 22:42 by racer29	Some people leave it bare, some not. Bare, Gravel or Sand, but no more than an inch in any case as you get waste build up. Sand is harder to keep, but more asthetically pleasing. Gravel is easy to clean, but not as easy as bare bottom. But in my opinion it looks horrific
20-03-2006 22:42 by racer29	Some people leave it bare, some not. Bare, Gravel or Sand, but no more than an inch in any case as you get waste build up. Sand is harder to keep, but more asthetically pleasing. Gravel is easy to clean, but not as easy as bare bottom. But in my opinion it looks horrific
20-03-2006 22:44 by -Rob C-	Many discus keepers how breed discus use bare bottom tanks, because they are easier to clean so they can feed more meaning discus grow faster. But personally I think this looks way too artificial so keep my discus in a planted tank so it needs substrate. Or you could keep potted plants in a bare bottom tank.
20-03-2006 23:05 by dave cook	i think ill go for potted plants what do u suggest to weigh them down though i dont like lead
21-03-2006 01:28 by andyjh	I've done a full planted, which will have only 4 discus in, a shoal of some tetra or other not sure which yet.
21-03-2006 01:47 by 5757alan	Hi Dave, to get maximum growth out of youngsters you want to feed several times per day. Many use beefheart. Because of the amount of waste you'll find it much more manageable with a bare bottomed tank. You can then change to a planteed tank when they are older.
21-03-2006 02:35 by andyjh	I'm cheating i'll buy adults this time, hopefully this year ill be setting up some more tanks, if the extension ever gets built.
21-03-2006 17:29 by -Rob C-	Just put some sand or gravel into the pots then push the plants in gently, they will grow strong roots that well keep them in!

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