HAve never tried anything but gravel, I do prefer small gravel to large though. I will someday have a stingray tank and will probably use a coarse sand when that day comes but until then it's gravel for me.
Dave
Dave
daveedka said:HAve never tried anything but gravel, I do prefer small gravel to large though. I will someday have a stingray tank and will probably use a coarse sand when that day comes but until then it's gravel for me.
Dave
Patoloco said:I like sand better if there are fish that like to bury.
I have had corycats in my flourite tank for 3 months.Hannys_Papa said:I dont mean to HJ this thread but it seemed to go downhill a bit anyways. Maybe i could add a question that concerns gravel/ sand:
Is flourite corycat safe ? (wearing out their barbels etc)
Well, I've not heard from anyone who can say their water was perfect and had barbel damage from "rough" substrate. Most of what I've read came from people who bought them damaged or had water issues.Hannys_Papa said:Great info Roan. Some people swear up and down that (rough) gravel hurts them so i was unsure.
That's sorta what I was going to do. Lemme find the link. . . ah, here is what I'm planning on doing: http://www.plantedtank.net/sandsubstrate.htmlI am planning for my next tank and because i really want some cories i wanted to get very fine smooth gravel - but i think i'll mix it 50/50 with flourite to give the plants a better substrate. (Now the next big Q is - red or brown flourite ? LOL)
ROFL! Waiting for the plants to grow out a bit. I personally think that until the plants grow out, the tank has no "personality". I love a well grown planted tank. Once my amazons at the back of the tank are visible, I'll start taking picturesHannys_Papa said:Interesting idea - i wish the pics would be bigger or show the substrate a bit more close up.
I always read about your other tanks but the only one you ever show is the 6G with Jakers - whats up with that ? We need more pics !!!!!!![]()