Just be sure to rinse off all plant soil and fertilizer, then rinse in dechlorinated water. You can plant your plants right into the substrate or use little potters. Use coco fiber substrate. Avoid husk, it can accidentally be ingested when they eat and cause impaction. Plain plantation soil can also be used. After I rinse all soil and fertilizer off I soak my plants in a clean bucket or rubbermaid bin with dechlorinated water to remove any possible mites or bugs. I completely submerge them for about 20 minutes.
Here is a picture of what I did with my hydroballs. Or you can just place them into the bottom under the substrate. Be sure anything you rinse or wet with has a final rinse with dechlorinated water, especially the coco fiber. You can also lay down a layer of plastic canvas craft sheets down on top of the hydroballs. I like my net bag bc I can just take out the top substrate, pull out the bag and rinse it, and siphon out any excess water. Wipe out the bottom, and replace it. Or you can just siphon out a corner. Lots of options.
The false bottom is my favorite with almost no maintenance once set up. I have pics if you'd like. I just siphon it out every 4 months or so. It's great.
Here's the hydroball net bag...
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