I am keeping freshwater fishes like Oscars since 2-3 years...but i am thinking now to setup a planted aquarium.
I am thinking of a betta community in 19 gal with a HOB and i am thinking to keep it low maintenance like because i stay maximum time away which is why my parents have to take care of the aquariums.
I was thinking something like (Father Fish YT) style... something natural..That is why i wanna go with a sand and pot soil substrate.But i am very unsure about it and i have no means to use the mixture that father fish yt told.
I would be very grateful if anyone could guide me with it. i) What to mix with the pot soil(cheap and easily available in India) ii) Betta tank mates and Plants suggestion iii) Do i need ferts extra or not and how to start the aquarium up without any failure?
I have already decided some plants ill leave a picture of them here and I am thinking betta with 6 corys and maybe tetras or such.
Thank you.