Vicksta
Aquarium Advice Activist
Throwing a random one out there....
Is it possible to change out the substate in an established tank?
I have standard gravel in a rather fetching blue colour. After my significant other had filled the tank for me I discovered the 2" thick gravel was causing me issues when it came time to vacuum. I have removed some of it so it is now about 1" thick.
I am hoping to change this out at some point to something more natural looking, either pea gravel looking stuff or sand.
Is it possible to remove all the substrate and replace it without causing too many problems for my fish or tank?
Also any suggestions for particular sand?
Will I have to put foam into my filter intake to prevent the sand from being sucked up?
Is it possible to change out the substate in an established tank?
I have standard gravel in a rather fetching blue colour. After my significant other had filled the tank for me I discovered the 2" thick gravel was causing me issues when it came time to vacuum. I have removed some of it so it is now about 1" thick.
I am hoping to change this out at some point to something more natural looking, either pea gravel looking stuff or sand.
Is it possible to remove all the substrate and replace it without causing too many problems for my fish or tank?
Also any suggestions for particular sand?
Will I have to put foam into my filter intake to prevent the sand from being sucked up?