Comments on: Can my tropical plants grow in the gravel or do i need peat? http://www.tropical-gardener.com/tropical-plants/can-my-tropical-plants-grow-in-the-gravel-or-do-i-need-peat/ Tips for Growing And Caring Plants in the Tropics Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:55:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: punkpanther http://www.tropical-gardener.com/tropical-plants/can-my-tropical-plants-grow-in-the-gravel-or-do-i-need-peat/comment-page-1/#comment-23 punkpanther Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:20:59 +0000 http://www.tropical-gardener.com/tropical-plants/can-my-tropical-plants-grow-in-the-gravel-or-do-i-need-peat#comment-23 My plants grow alright in the gravel.<br><b>References : </b><br> My plants grow alright in the gravel.
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]]> By: P felix http://www.tropical-gardener.com/tropical-plants/can-my-tropical-plants-grow-in-the-gravel-or-do-i-need-peat/comment-page-1/#comment-22 P felix Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:38:59 +0000 http://www.tropical-gardener.com/tropical-plants/can-my-tropical-plants-grow-in-the-gravel-or-do-i-need-peat#comment-22 yes they will the plants will grow well if you have a under gravel filter the roots will grow in all the sediment that is pulled under the filter tray if you put peat and clay in the water will cloud up as the fish dig in the gravel<br><b>References : </b><br> yes they will the plants will grow well if you have a under gravel filter the roots will grow in all the sediment that is pulled under the filter tray if you put peat and clay in the water will cloud up as the fish dig in the gravel
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]]> By: laura2804uk http://www.tropical-gardener.com/tropical-plants/can-my-tropical-plants-grow-in-the-gravel-or-do-i-need-peat/comment-page-1/#comment-21 laura2804uk Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:16:59 +0000 http://www.tropical-gardener.com/tropical-plants/can-my-tropical-plants-grow-in-the-gravel-or-do-i-need-peat#comment-21 You will be better off putting a layer of clay in first, then a layer of peat on top of that, then a layer of gravel on top of that. You do need the peat as it helps the roots to grab on to something to help the plants grow.<br><b>References : </b><br> You will be better off putting a layer of clay in first, then a layer of peat on top of that, then a layer of gravel on top of that. You do need the peat as it helps the roots to grab on to something to help the plants grow.
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]]> By: sly2kusa http://www.tropical-gardener.com/tropical-plants/can-my-tropical-plants-grow-in-the-gravel-or-do-i-need-peat/comment-page-1/#comment-20 sly2kusa Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:26:59 +0000 http://www.tropical-gardener.com/tropical-plants/can-my-tropical-plants-grow-in-the-gravel-or-do-i-need-peat#comment-20 Go to plantgeek and look up these species out on their plant guide (it's the best guide I have found for aquascaping - pics with really great writeups). I think you will need some sort of substrate other than gravel (along with proper lighting, and a DIY CO2 kit wouldn't hurt), but go here, and click on "Plant Guide". Also - join the forums! They are free and there are tons of knowledgeable hobbyists out there... Plantgeek http://www.plantgeek.net Good luck!<br><b>References : </b><br>Plantgeek http://www.plantgeek.net Go to plantgeek and look up these species out on their plant guide (it’s the best guide I have found for aquascaping – pics with really great writeups).

I think you will need some sort of substrate other than gravel (along with proper lighting, and a DIY CO2 kit wouldn’t hurt), but go here, and click on "Plant Guide". Also – join the forums! They are free and there are tons of knowledgeable hobbyists out there…

Plantgeek
http://www.plantgeek.net

Good luck!
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]]> By: bodtheimpaler http://www.tropical-gardener.com/tropical-plants/can-my-tropical-plants-grow-in-the-gravel-or-do-i-need-peat/comment-page-1/#comment-19 bodtheimpaler Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:14:59 +0000 http://www.tropical-gardener.com/tropical-plants/can-my-tropical-plants-grow-in-the-gravel-or-do-i-need-peat#comment-19 Yes its true but you need to put the peat in before the gravel when you set the tank up. I would sugest if that is not possible that you put a Grolux bulb in your tank or something equivalent. The plants that you describe need a lot of light and plant food. If all else fails and your plants dont do very well you could get some Java fern which will grow anywhere and multiply very quickly. Good luck.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes its true but you need to put the peat in before the gravel when you set the tank up. I would sugest if that is not possible that you put a Grolux bulb in your tank or something equivalent. The plants that you describe need a lot of light and plant food. If all else fails and your plants dont do very well you could get some Java fern which will grow anywhere and multiply very quickly. Good luck.
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]]> By: origamimark http://www.tropical-gardener.com/tropical-plants/can-my-tropical-plants-grow-in-the-gravel-or-do-i-need-peat/comment-page-1/#comment-18 origamimark Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:00:59 +0000 http://www.tropical-gardener.com/tropical-plants/can-my-tropical-plants-grow-in-the-gravel-or-do-i-need-peat#comment-18 Read the label, or get advice from your local garden centre.<br><b>References : </b><br> Read the label, or get advice from your local garden centre.
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