IMG 6486

IMG 6486

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planters should no be about 2-4 inches deep but not too deep. Shallow dishes with a large surface area are best because they allow better gas exchange

planters should no be about 2-4 inches deep but not too deep. Shallow dishes with a large surface area are best because they allow better gas exchange

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using aquarium silicone, glue small pebbles to the bottom of the dishes. This elevates the dishes from the tank bottom and prevents blackworms and deb

using aquarium silicone, glue small pebbles to the bottom of the dishes. This elevates the dishes from the tank bottom and prevents blackworms and deb

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lay down a layer (1-1.5") of organic potting soil. I sort it manually to remove the largest pieces and twigs

lay down a layer (1-1.5") of organic potting soil. I sort it manually to remove the largest pieces and twigs

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cover with 1-1.5" of gravel

cover with 1-1.5" of gravel

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1-1.5 inches of soil covered with 1-1.5 inches of gravel

1-1.5 inches of soil covered with 1-1.5 inches of gravel

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trim plant clippings beneath a leaf node and trim roots

trim plant clippings beneath a leaf node and trim roots

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push plant clipping into gravel with the tweezers

push plant clipping into gravel with the tweezers

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a round planter in a larva tank

a round planter in a larva tank

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two newly planted planters

two newly planted planters

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40 ga alpine newt tank

40 ga alpine newt tank

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planters for bare bottom tanks

if you want the benefits of a densely planted tank AND a bare bottom, here is one way to do it: I use soil substrate covered with gravel in shallow dishes to plant my tanks
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