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can i use these gravels in my planted tank
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Size of gravel is big IMO,you can short out some small size from 2nd one and may be used in fore ground..
Also wait for experts advice...

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not proper substrate
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The are not suitable for planted tanks. Go for Golden Sand.
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from where i can buy golden sand in minimum price
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nitin28 wrote:from where i can buy golden sand in minimum price
It is available around Rs. 25 per kg at Bengal Aquarium, Dev Nagar.
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I am planning for a new planted tank setup give me suggestion for the quantity of substrate should uses in my tank i have laterite available now. Tell me which substrate should be use in my tank with laterite

My tank size is 48x18x18
According to my tank size tell me the exact quantity of every substrate including golden sand
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You need as following:
Latarite = 10 kg
soilrite= 6 kg
Golden sand = 12 kg
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