Caribsea gravel for loach/cories?

[grondini]

I was looking at getting Caribsea instant aquarium (1-2mm size) for my dojo loach and cories. I don't want to have the hassel of sand but know the dojo likes to bury.
Anyone have experience with this gravel? Is it a good size? Anything that is a similar size that you don't need to pay for the bacterial benefit? Thx!!

 

[ZxC]

Pool filter sand, Black Diamond Blasting Sand, common Play Sand... All cheap options.

Do some research on each. Generally the Pool Filter Sand and Blasting sand are a nicer grain size and less "dirty" than play sand.

 

[V227]

IMO, use very small grain, rounded gravel. I use pool filter gravel mixed with white quartz in my display tank. I used "Lowes" small grain pea gravel in my other tanks.
My Botia Loaches do well in the pool filter gravel. I'd stay away from the bacteria enriched gravel products. I doubt it truly works. Pic #1 BN Pleco w/pool filter gravel. Pic #2 GT w/
Lowe's Pea Gravel.

 

[grondini]

Great ideas! Thanks! Working on getting supplies for my new 40B tank - great cost saving ideas here!