I have been given (through the generosity of Naughty Moose -many thanks - especially as you have a bigger tank to set up) some Java fern on rock + moss and a couple of other bits, as well as lots of advice.
They aren't a problem as I know they just need attaching which has been done where necessary.
# 2 Grandson now tells me he has some cuttings he is saving for me, don't know what yet but whatever it is it's hardy.
My last lot of shop bought plants died and I assume it's because I have only course(ish) gravel as the substrate.
As it's only a small tank at 22 litres, I don't want to go to the expense and hassle of taking the gravel out, especially as it will risk my losing some of the bacteria on the stones which I am currently cycling.
I also don't want to add to the substrate and take up some of my water/spacial volume
I did my usual of scouring the web and I'm sure I've seen that it is possible to grow plants in small pots and I've also looked on the plant section here and I know that some people have used soil as their substrate
When I collected my freebie stuff from a neighbour recently, I was also given an unopened bag of RIGA brand Sphagnum Moss Peat (before anyone jumps on me I didn't buy peat - it was given to me).
It says it's a perfect planting medium and helps to minimise bacteria in a tropical tank so obviously designed for tanks.
I only want a couple of little pots of plants so don't want to go to the expense of buying large bags of stuff if this is usable. I'm talking maximum of a couple of 2" plastic pots or equivalent. (maybe a shallow food tray with a couple of the plants in rather than in pots)
Soooo......
Could I just use this stuff.
In such a small amount it surely won't affect my PH too much? (PH currently between 7.2 - 7.6)
I would put some of the gravel on the top to hold it down.
Is this feasible please