[BS3915]

Is it possible and if so what is the best way to add new aquasoil into an existing and established scape?

Soil is less than an inch and just want to add 1/4 inch so I can keep replanting without plants floating before rooting


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[japbart]

I’ve done this before with my old scape. I just washed the aquasoil as much as I can and then did a big water change. Probably took out 80% of the water. Then I’d slowly add the washed aquasoil, after adding all the aquasoil I waited another 5 minutes just for things to settle and then added water.

Also want to note that the tank I did this on was only 20g with minimal hardscape so It wasn’t that difficult


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[Wantsome99]

Use these bags and fill them half way with aquasoil. Then cap with whatever you want. I'm doing this in a few set ups. I cap it with black flourite. Plant roots will grow into the bags.

 

[somewhatshocked]

We really need to get away from using "aquasoil" as a generic term in the hobby, as it confuses the heck out of some people and gets livestock killed. Aqua Soil is an ADA brand. Aqua Soil Amazonia, as an example. Releases tons of ammonia upon initial use. Y'all can just assume how that goes in tanks with sensitive livestock with unsuspecting end users who don't yet know any better.

The type of specific substrate you're using - the brand - is really important here. Several brands release ammonia. Some don't. And that means some soil-based substrates should not be added to a tank without some advanced preparation. If someone is trying to deal with ammonia being released, substrate needs to be "cycled" in a separate container outside the aquarium prior to being added to an already functioning system.

Note - it's also not a good idea to rinse or agitate dirt and clay-based substrates like Aqua Soil, Fluval Stratum, Controsoil, Tropica Aquarium Soil, et al, because that can lead to quick breakdown.