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Thanks for your replies! I haven't looked into shipping sand but worry about quarantine and shipping costs (I'm in Australia) I have found some more natural looking small gravel to add confusion to my mind. So far play sand is winning despite light colour because it's all that's available at...

I had similar with rainbows- lost appetite, clear stringy poo and bent tail over night, I went to vet and he diagnosed protozoan disease, like hex. I hope yours isn't same, fingers crossed. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Thanks so much! I have not decided what to do yet. I'm either thinking I'll go the dramatic look of TMS or more gentle appearance if white play sand. Either way, catfish should be happy. I guess it's just down to aesthetics. Oh decisions, decisions.... Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

DL, I didn't see any other colours than black in LFS, so assumed that was it. Will look up that brand and see what I might be able to order in. Great idea, thank you. Q, I'm looking for darker sand so that catfish doesn't change colour too much. Otherwise, pool filter sand would be perfect! :)...

Haha, I like your explanation :) and good to hear it's cat proven. thanks for the recommendation. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

I'm looking to put sand in my tank which will house my Tandanus catfish. I need something which will be smooth enough so that he does not damage his barbels. In addition, I'd also like it to be natural river looking. Does anyone know of a product which is sandy and soft in texture and dark in...

Thank you! I saw Tahitian moon sand in LFS but was worried it was too shiny and had read it's a bit sharp. I'm worried about my tandan's barbels getting hurt. Have you found the product to be smooth enough for digging in safely? (Maybe time to open a thread on this) Sent from my iPhone...

I'm new to fish keeping and hoping to learn lots from this forum. Hopefully one day I'll be a more knowledgable member and give back what I have learned :) I'm currently setting up my second tank to house my Tandanus catfish after the aquarium he is in died (it's old) The new tank is nearly...