As you amy have read i am resetting my tank. i was just wondering if i add daltons aquatic mixx will it mix into the gravel and what type of lighting woud i need i have 3 tube holders

thanks

it will not mix into the gravel, like different pebbles can be mixed together.

its like dust underwater and the slightest of movement can stir it up - so you have to place a layer of it at the base, and then cover it with gravel or sand.

also beware of algae problems, though I have not had that problem - many others have.

the lighting you need depends on what you want to grow.

most will recommend 6500K-10000K.

I like 18000K as all my plants have done brilliantly under that light - mind you, you pay a lot for those tubes.

if you have a LOT of plants, you don't need to siphon the gravel. just your normal water changes will suffice.

HTH

Also i had a question if i add dolomite gravel and jbl aqua basis woud it be a good match.

Aqua basis is similar to Aquatic Mix and will turn your tank into a cloudy mess if you or your fish disturb it, so put a decent layer of whatever substrate you choose on top of the plant mix to stop this, I would say at least 15 - 20mm.

Do it like this

Gravel

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Sand

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Daltons

The sand holds in the daltons. Daltons will make a mess of your tank if disturbed.

It has high silica(?) as causes brown algae i think

Daltons propagating sand has silica in it as well.

You may not need the sand if your substrate is fine enough.

Is dolomite alkaline?

Daltons propagating sand has silica in it as well.

Silica sand...