Rocks, sand or nothing?

[Bloodroot]

So I currently have sand in my tank and however much I like it... it is driving me insane cuz it traps everything in it. So what are your thoughts on rocks vs. Bare bottom?

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[tomtom14]

I had exactly the same problem. I thought of the same options. However I asked the owner of my lfs and he recommended a fine gravel. It's larger than sand but when you put the gravel cleaner to it, it isn't all sucked up. I love it. Had it for a year now. I'll show a picture of it.


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[Delapool]

Nice! A chip off the old block there

 

[Fishobsessed7]

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[treemanone2003]

If I had a large community, I'd go with fine gravel or sand depending on my stock. I have Discus therefore it's bb in my DT. Just so much easier to keep track of as they are a very time consuming fish.


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[Delapool]

One time I did sand with bricks stacked up for crayfish. The bricks were already cast with holes in them so it was ideal for them.

 

[Brookster123]

You need enough flow to keep particles from settling and a strong enough filter to pick up said suspended particles..

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