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No, many aquarists choose the go 'bare bottom', with no substrate at the bottom of the tank. It is used most often in aquariums keeping the more delecate small polyp stony corals(SPS), as it helps to keep nutrients at a minimum.
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What kind of soil does coral need to grow?
The coral reefs are mostly able to grow in clay like material that keeps the coral stable. They just need sand for certain corals and other grow on solid rock surfaces. It just depends if the coral is a Small polyp stoney corals or a large polyp stony or some other kind of soft coral.
Why does soil grow plants better than sand?
There is nothing in sand that will make plants grow.
What crops grow in sand?
Any plant will grow in the sand if it is watered (mechanically, if need be) according to the plants needs. If you mean "what herbs grow in the sand naturally?" .... I have seen Datura aka jimsonweed grow in the sand... of course there are lots of herbs on this list. Also, did you mean medicinal herbs?
What are the non-living things in an aquarium?
gravel rocks sand peebles water
Can flower bulbs grow in sand?
no, they rot in sand
What kind of soil does coral need to grow?
The coral reefs are mostly able to grow in clay like material that keeps the coral stable. They just need sand for certain corals and other grow on solid rock surfaces. It just depends if the coral is a Small polyp stoney corals or a large polyp stony or some other kind of soft coral.
What do you need to own your first saltwater aquarium?
All you need is an aquarium, a filter, a lighting system, sand, live rocks, some saltwater, and something to start the cycle.
When a fish deigests coral does it turns into sand?
Yes coral does turn to sand when a fishdigests it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What are the white disk shaped objects on your rock in a saltwater aquarium?
That would be a frag plug, which is a small disk made of sand and concrete. They are used to glue small pieces of coral too so that it won't get blown away or knocked over, while it is trying to grow and establish a base.
What is an aquarium substrate?
Its the rock, sand, gravel, whatever on the bottom of an aquarium.
What is Aquarium Sand?
You mean substrate?
How do you plant a tree without sand?
Pick a tree that does not need soil or sand to grow in.
Why do bean plants grow better in sand?
They don't grow better in sand they need more attention than in soil. They don't grow better they will survive but need more attention than in soil.
Why does soil grow plants better than sand?
There is nothing in sand that will make plants grow.
Why is there sand in an aquarium?
because the fish want it
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is in what state?
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park was created in 1963.
Does the sand in tank suit the oscaars breed?
I have a 120 Gallon aquarium with sand. They love it.
