welcome. I'm still kinda new also but a lot of guys use dirtlike (organic miracle grow-someone correct me if im wrong) here and cap it with flourite. Def a cheaper way to go. I have never done it but I might try it on my next tank.
Also, heads up- you might get a lot of crap cycling a tank with fish. most people use fish food or pure ammonia(got my from ace hardware).
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