Impaction

[deranged chipmunk]

Huh. I had it suggested to do that method by someone on here, but I can already see my "darlings" digging through to the soil, but I will keep root tabs in mind.

I had a thread on the plants forum, asking to suggest good "starter" plants that would be great for ACFs. So far, I have found java ferns, java moss, and amazon swords to be a hardier plant.

Right now I have a fake overgrown jungle, but it looks fairly natural and my frogs just can't help themselves to go and hide in the plants. I personally think they like them more than the "caves" (hollowed out buddah head and terra cotta vase with tons of holes to come in and out).

So ultimately:

Would you suggest sand? And just to double check; the play sand at a lowes or home depot will be fine?
Because I looked at the bags of aquarium sand and the prices seemed outrageous for the amount they were giving :|

I suggested it, as an option. Not the only way to do it. I also offered info on other fertilizers.