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tank feels brighter than before. the Loaches like to burro in the corners and the few pieces of gravel that were left in the tank get exposed. Sometimes funny to watch the Severums spit sand out as they swim...i seem to miss them scoop it up. Overall, I am liking it. and having a Canister...

OK, finally getting some photos up and will try to post them here. BEFORE SHOT: I was dismantling the tank some to remove some algae build-up on plant leaves. and figured I won't bother adding anything until the sand switch. Full Tank Shot Tank Shot by BJMRamage Photos, on Flickr another...

Nice tank. what size is it?

wow, looks nice.

what is wedding sand?

Yeah. I think your post read correctly but after it was asked, I figure nobody wanted a big bang.

I am no Rock expert but DO NOT Boil rocks! there could be a gas buildup inside that when boiled causes the rock to explode. Now, from what I have read on here, you can pour boiling water over the rocks. You can brush them off with a clean brush, you can pout vinegar or Peroxide (that last...

getting better. not sure if the glass is just dirty/smudgy. sand looks really smooth/fine

oh wow... I picked up a bag of PFS at my local Pool Supply Store. I rinsed mine but probably not as long as I should have. When I slowly poured mine in (filters and air OFF) I noticed some clouding. I let it go for less than an hour and then turned the filter on and in a couple hours it had...

definitely like the new rock. nice change.

Good luck on the switch to Sand. I need to add some [fake] plants, and vacuum the poop out from this week before i take pictures to post...I have a Mother's Day Party on Saturday and so this week is grocery shopping and starting to make desserts but maybe Sunday I can take some photos and then...

Well, I made the switch yesterday. My son asked why he couldn't see the fish. Today, the tank is clear again. Feeling good now. I need to adjust the landscaping and get some more plants. Thanks for all the info along the way.

Thanks everyone! hoping to get something done this weekend. Glad I bought extra buckets (new) to have on hand. and maybe getting some new decor will be good as well. I've been taking some stuff out like the fake plants that have torn or algae growth on them.

Thanks, Good idea on the buckets of tank water to pour back in.

So, last week I started to remove gravel...holy cow, I must have bought a lot when i first did my tank. I've been siphoning the gravel, and then pulling some out every few days. there are times when things get very stirred up. Thankfully the Canister Filter makes it clear quickly. I plan on...

I called a few places to find the sand. then remembered a guy from church who cleans pools and asked him. I am on my way to getting some sand to change mine over. trying to plan on how and when to do things. Thanks for the thread and showing the Before and After

thanks...good to know.

Another question. How did you out the new sand in? Cup method? Using a long funnel or tube to get it to the bottom?

I'll have to look, we have a TrueValue around. When i tried to explain what i was looking for the guy behind was trying to say "for a pool" and then on the way to the car he stopped by and said to check WalMart as he buys his salt for this filter there. *I just hate going to/in a walmart* Did...

Wow. Looks nice! Now I really want to do that with my tank. I asked at Lowes for PFS but they were confused and pointed me to the play sand. I looked over there earlier in case they stuck it there. So removed the gravel. Wait. Add the sand. All while leaving the fish in there? And I'd need...

My fear would be removing the old substrate and the mess that might mix up. I've read you can trim a milk jug as a shovel with holes in the lid to let the water out while just removing the gravel. *I've been thinking of it since Thanksgiving of last year when i finally bought a canister...

I've had my tank for about 5 years now with gravel and have given much thought about converting to sand this year. Just wondering the best way to do it. and how to move the fish since 3 are as big as (if not bigger than) the net I have. Would love to see the Before & After shots

No idea of health here but watching some nature shows this past week there looked to be a form of algae in the waters the crocs or alligators were swimming in. It made me think back to days when I was young and the waters I would play in and look for frogs/toads and thinking they probably had...

They have the people-mover tunnel there, right? It was a nice aquarium. We like to find aquariums every vacation.