Laybox Substrate

[brains]

I have seen a few people on here with pictures of their aquariums including layboxes and I see a few people use some really fine topsoil like black dirt.

i have some really fine top soil and by fine i mean very soft and tiny particles smaller than sand. smells like really good fresh dirt and i got it for potted plants awhile back, particularly herbs.

i was wondering if i could use this topsoil mix for my laybox?

[K9SARchick]

Spagnum peat moss or vermiculite are good mediums for lay boxes. Topsoil may be ok as long as there are no chemicals or fertilizers in it. However, I think when you moisten top soil it may be too heavy to the females liking.

I have used both spagnum peat moss and vermiculite successfully. Different females like different things in my house.