SpaceButler
Aquarium Advice Freak
I'm thinking I'd like to switch to sand, as every example of it I've seen has been prettier than gravel, and I hear it's easier to take care of.
I have a 55 gallon tank, and if you guys think it's too risky or hard for some reason (e.g. elimination of bacteria colonies) I won't try it.
I thought it would make sense to:
- Get pool filter sand probably 60 pounds or so (from a hardware store right?)
-Remove the fish and decor.
-Arduously take out all the gravel... maybe leaving some on the bottom if you think it helps keep the bio filter in... or some gravel might look good mixed with teh sand.
-Turn off the HOB filters (the only filters)
-Put in the sand (just pour it in?) and wait for it to settle. (Will I need to clean the sand before putting it in? how?)
-Start the filters, replace the decor, and then the fish.
How does this sound? Is it possible?
PS!!!! If I have sand, can I theoretically grow live plants? The gravel I have now is just too large.
TYSMIA'CIKIALOQ
(Thank you so much in advance 'cause I know it's a lot of questions)
I have a 55 gallon tank, and if you guys think it's too risky or hard for some reason (e.g. elimination of bacteria colonies) I won't try it.
I thought it would make sense to:
- Get pool filter sand probably 60 pounds or so (from a hardware store right?)
-Remove the fish and decor.
-Arduously take out all the gravel... maybe leaving some on the bottom if you think it helps keep the bio filter in... or some gravel might look good mixed with teh sand.
-Turn off the HOB filters (the only filters)
-Put in the sand (just pour it in?) and wait for it to settle. (Will I need to clean the sand before putting it in? how?)
-Start the filters, replace the decor, and then the fish.
How does this sound? Is it possible?
PS!!!! If I have sand, can I theoretically grow live plants? The gravel I have now is just too large.
TYSMIA'CIKIALOQ
(Thank you so much in advance 'cause I know it's a lot of questions)