Gas buildup in my substrate

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Dax MIckelson wrote:
Hello all. I've had a fish tank for most of my life. Recently I've
decided to create a tank that is mostly plants with some supportive fish.

I've created a substrate that is composed of vermiculite and soil (50/50
and about 2-3 inches deep) topped by about 1/2 inch of general purpose
sand. My plants are growing well and showing good color and my fish
look healthy too. HOWEVER, my substrate has swelled about 1/2 to 1
inch. If I push on it a ton of gas bubbles come out. Is this a bad thing?

It's not particularly bad. People still use vermiculite? That's so 80's :-)


(There's no particular advantage to using vermiculite, it's more important
to fertilize properly).




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