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I started a 5G with tropica soil and put in bacopa, AR and S repens. All the plants look nice, green and rooted with thick stems. They have not spread out to cover the substrate in carpet like I imagined but look stable. It has been about 5 weeks. My understanding of the dry start method in a new tank with high nutrient substrate is to let the plants get a head start in getting established so they outcompete the algae.
How will I know it is time to add water and turn my terrarium into an aquarium?
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How will I know it is time to add water and turn my terrarium into an aquarium?
5G with Tropica soil
First attempt at a tank where I pay attention to things like parameters, substrates and ferts. Plan is a dry start for the slower carpeting plants, then add faster growing stems when water is added in a few weeks. Substrate: Tropica soil 1" capped w Estes black sand 0.3" Light: Finnex...
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