Um. Is there any way to know before that happens? I'm trying to decide if I want sand or not and I'd only want it if it was 100% safe, even if I happen to miss a water change or two for some emergency reason.
Malaysian Trumpet snail question
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if you miss a water change, assuming you do weekly to bi-weekly changes, you will be fine. You can get trumpet snails for free at most stores that sell fish. Don't be afraid to choose sand as a substrate
I have pool sand in my tank. I've never stirred the sand and I've had no problems. It's about 1.5 inches deep with plenty of mts. I also have lots of plants, and the roots are good at breaking up gas as well. Since my daughter was born a few months ago, I sometimes have to go a few weeks without any water changes, so it's a very forgiving substrate.
rules of thumb:
not too deep, 1.5 inches doesn't sound deep, but it is when you get it in there.
MTS and rooted plants are great insurance.
lightly stirring the substrate is great if your decor/plants allow.
Some fish like to burrow some, so if you have that type it can also help
sand is an awesome substrate, and I've really liked the pool filter sand. It's cheap, attractive and is heavy enough that it isn't moved around by currents.
rules of thumb:
not too deep, 1.5 inches doesn't sound deep, but it is when you get it in there.
MTS and rooted plants are great insurance.
lightly stirring the substrate is great if your decor/plants allow.
Some fish like to burrow some, so if you have that type it can also help
sand is an awesome substrate, and I've really liked the pool filter sand. It's cheap, attractive and is heavy enough that it isn't moved around by currents.
That's cool. I'm going to do it then. I bought 50lbs of pool sand, some plants, and I'm going to set up my 10 gallon. I just need to get a heater.
