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[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.

[elliotulysses]

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

Indeed. There are a lot of options, much more than I even knew! But as a beginner I think I'll do the sand and use low light plants. One day, when I acquire more tank-wisdom, I definitely want to try the soil layered and get some plants that aren't strictly low-light. Even though the anubias seem to be relatively native to the area of ACFs, some variety would eventually be good.

But again(I think!) thanks for the idea and for giving me a good starting ground on starting a new project/aquarium.