If you are having live plants its better if the gravel around the m is deeper so the roots can grow into it. But all I do is scrape some gravel over from somewhere that doesn't have a plant.

You will prob spent a while moving stuff about once its filled, I always do!

Can't wait to see pics I am waiting for some wood to make a hood for my 4ft tank, and need to buy a heater and some more plants. I love the setting up part almost as much as putting the fish in!

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