Best sand for cories, khulis?

[LiveMermaid07]

American Countryside Patio and Paving BASE'
the other brand they actually have listed says:

Provides a firm foundation

does this mean it compacts easily?
(aaaaagggh!)

 

[jetajockey]

Oil dri or turface are cheap substrate choices. I'm not sure what the fuss over getting a smooth substrate is, the wild corys aren't restricted to special smooth areas for bottom feeders.

The barbel erosion issues I've seen look more like a bacterial issue than anything

 

[jackiomy]

I tried play sand last year, it compacts to much for me, I stir (seemingly) all the time, but now I'm having serious problems.

I luv the kitties in your pic!

Thank you! They look sweet but they are little monsters underneath those blue eyes and innocent looks. They were rescues from Baja California when they were 7 weeks old. >^..^<

 

[LiveMermaid07]

I'm not sure what the fuss over getting a smooth substrate is, the wild corys aren't restricted to special smooth areas for bottom feeders.

I'm more thinking about the khulis, they are always diving in and out of the substrate, I don't want them to get scratched up.

 

[LiveMermaid07]

Thank you! They look sweet but they are little monsters underneath those blue eyes and innocent looks. >^..^<

Aren't they all? LOL

 

[LiveMermaid07]

I was FINALLY able to get some pfs!

I got most done, but the newer filter (aquaclear) won't start, argh! and one of the otos got really stressed out and didn't make it. :cry: