Maridia
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Hey all. Almost done setting up my 55 gal cichlid tank. Just wanted to ask, "what is the best substrate?" Rock? Gravel? Sand? Please tell me pros and cons. Thanks
Hey all. Almost done setting up my 55 gal cichlid tank. Just wanted to ask, "what is the best substrate?" Rock? Gravel? Sand? Please tell me pros and cons. Thanks
Pool filter sand** 50 lb bag for 12$$
Thanks. Does it need to be deep like saltwater fish?
Deep as in like the amount of sand? I'm not following you...
Yes, does the sand bed need to be deep? I have a 55 gal salt and my sand bed is 4 inches in both my sump and display.
If you're putting cichlids I would say make it deep enough for them to be able to dig around. They like to dig and rearrange the landscape so keep that in mind when adding it.