Adding smooth gravel on top of coarse

[PilotGav]

I have just inherited an Albino Cory. Im worried My gravel is too coarse for him.

I'm going to put a layer of smooth gravel down on top. Can anyone see any potential issues with this?

Thanks!

 

[blert]

There will be mixing.
What do you currently have?

 

[RussellC]

I have just inherited an Albino Cory. Im worried My gravel is too coarse for him.

I'm going to put a layer of smooth gravel down on top. Can anyone see any potential issues with this?

Thanks!

When you vacuum the gravel, I think you'd end up inadvertently wind up pulling some of the coarse gravel back up to the top.

 

[PilotGav]

Vacuuming. I forgot.


Here's my current substrate. I'm guessing this isn't good for him?

 

[vanimal]

I suggest switching over to sand. It will cost you like $10.

 

[jetajockey]

I wouldn't worry about it, the only barbel erosion issues I've seen are usually traced down to a bacterial issue rather than rough substrate. It's not like there are no sharp edges in nature.

 

[TankMan]

+1 on bacteria Also, nitrate levels can cause erosion in barbels. Keep them down and you should be fine, but sand doesn't hurt I love sand

 

[PilotGav]

I would love to have gone with sand but I don't want to disrupt the tank now.

Next tank will be sand for sure