what substrate???

[substance]

hey guys,
could anyone tell what the best substrate is for small african cichlids? they are using coral sand in the shop, but i thought that was only for marine fish.

thanks, jay

 

[justDIY]

africans like their water hard, real hard, so something like that would probably be OK

however, I'm certain I read somewhere that coral sand can contain very sharp pieces, and cichlids like to play in the substrate, and can ingest a piece of this, cutting their mouths or worse!

I'm not sure what the southdown sand is made from - perhaps it is more apporiate?

try asking in the saltwater general forum for information on fine calciumish gravels.

 

[substance]

thanks for that glmclell
i'll go and post it on there now, i'm off into town in a sec so i can ask afew people in the shop.

thanks again,

jay