False bottom?

[Nabced]

What's a false bottom, do I need it for whites and if so is there a video or something that can explain how to make or even just a picture of yours? Thanks

[DonLisk]

See the section on similar threads below.

The one titled A Quick False Bottom does have pictures.


I false bottom allows excess water from misting to drian off and not rot or saturate the substrate but needs a way for you to remove the excess when full. It also is used to hold the reserve water from a water feature.
If you have live plants then yes, it would be advisable to add in a false bottom. This way your plants roots do not rot and the water is filtered as it drops through the substrate.