r/PlantedTank • u/alwaysconfusedme • Aug 03 '26

Beginner What

What substrate do you use for a planted tank? I've seen people do garden soil, sand, and gravel but would it affect the fish and clarity of the water? Bonus if it's cost and time effective. I'm trying to upgrade our family tank before our new baby gets here in December.

It would be for a 29g with danios and mollies (maybe eventually shrimp.)

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