MrDaytona
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
This may sound like a question that everyone knows the answer to but:
How much gravel is recommended for each tank?
Is the proper amount determined by the number of inches that covers the bottom of the tank?
For example - two inches of gravel across the entire bottom.
OR
Is a better rule of thumb being X pounds of gravel for every gallon of water in the tank?
I realize that there are variables such as ; What type of filter is being used? - Will you have plants in the tank? - How large is the tank? etc.?
In my case - I'll be using an undergravel and a wet-dry filter, have plants in the tank, with a large piece of driftwood, and assorted fish.
When I asked this question at my LFS the answer was = One pound of gravel for each gallon of water. Is this correct or not?
I may have to have a dump truck deliver 400 lbs of pea gravel, which I will then have to wash, to place in my 400 gallon tank.
I am wondering what are your thoughts in reference to this basic question?
As always thanks for your input -
How much gravel is recommended for each tank?
Is the proper amount determined by the number of inches that covers the bottom of the tank?
For example - two inches of gravel across the entire bottom.
OR
Is a better rule of thumb being X pounds of gravel for every gallon of water in the tank?
I realize that there are variables such as ; What type of filter is being used? - Will you have plants in the tank? - How large is the tank? etc.?
In my case - I'll be using an undergravel and a wet-dry filter, have plants in the tank, with a large piece of driftwood, and assorted fish.
When I asked this question at my LFS the answer was = One pound of gravel for each gallon of water. Is this correct or not?
I may have to have a dump truck deliver 400 lbs of pea gravel, which I will then have to wash, to place in my 400 gallon tank.
I am wondering what are your thoughts in reference to this basic question?
As always thanks for your input -