Adding sand over gravel? - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

push350z · 07-30-2006, 02:30 PM

Nope, didn't know I was supposed to move it around, you know the reasoning for that? Although my cory loves to throw it around lol

JustOneMore20 · 07-30-2006, 06:53 PM

Since sand is smaller grain than gravel, it compacts more easily and can form anaerobic pockets (bad bacteria) that could be deadly to your fish. If you move it around with your fingers to get some malaysian trumpet snails (which burrow in the sand) you shouldn't have any compacting.

07-30-2006, 10:47 PM

Yes, howver I would highly recommend MTS snails. They are the only snail I like. I promise if you post that you need some somebody on AA will most likely send you some. I actually enjoy mine.

If you have that much trouble finding some, PM me and I will see what I can do for you.

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07-30-2006, 02:30 PM	#11
push350z Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 83	Nope, didn't know I was supposed to move it around, you know the reasoning for that? Although my cory loves to throw it around lol

07-30-2006, 10:47 PM	#13
Guest Posts: n/a	Yes, howver I would highly recommend MTS snails. They are the only snail I like. I promise if you post that you need some somebody on AA will most likely send you some. I actually enjoy mine. If you have that much trouble finding some, PM me and I will see what I can do for you.