Fluorite

[jpappy789]

Maybe I'm just not used to Menards site...but I cannot find a place to search for all their products.

 

[jpappy789]

So what should I use to separate?

 

[jpappy789]

http://www.sks-bottle.com/340c/ClearPlasticJars.html

Looks promising for the foreground plants...now just need to figure out how to do the terracing for the stem plants in the back.

 

[jpappy789]

Still looking for ideas in the back...anyone?

 

[Star_Rider]

O...k...

so no that its settled that fluorite does not decompose, I've decided to not mix and will not layer.

But the terracing idea is sort of what I had in mind Star rider although Im not sure what to use to separate the substrates.

Also, sort of off topic but not really...anyone have any idea where to find cheap sand that isnt low grade play sand. Id really like to find something close to white but not in 5lb bags for almost $10...or 25 bucks for 20 lbs if possible.

jpap

http://www.fishkeeping.co.uk/articles_10/aquatic-terrace-within-your-aquarium.htm

this gives you an idea. I've seen this done with slate, ceramic tile. slate tile etc.

flourite in the terraced sections sand in the open sections.
as I said this is just an idea to play with.. when done right it canmake for an awesome display.

also look here

http://www.aquabotanic.com/dutchsecrets.htm

 

[jamesstill84]

That is a fantastic idea! Thanks very much for posting that link!

 

[Star_Rider]

I use acrylic pieces and driftwood. or rocks to hide it.

I took them down on rescaping and now may reuse it in a new tank. I set up for the rams I just got.
after qt I'll move the fish around.

 

[jpappy789]

Thanks for posting the links star rider, thats the idea that I had...although don't really want them to be that visible as in the first example. Using glass or acrylic would work seems to be the best option as its simple. Where do you get yours?

btw, got some sand from Menards. 50 lbs. of Premium White play sand for $3.99

 

[jpappy789]

Bumpity bump bump...

Picked up the 15 gallon today but it needs a lot of cleaning.