Alternative to pebbles !!

[sunilgeorge1]

Hi,

I have a 4ft. tank with 11 fancy goldfish. I currently have black pebbles at the bottom. They look nice but unfortunately it is a pain when using the water siphon.

Do u guys have any idea as to what would be a better alternative to the pebbles ?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers
Sunil

 

[Asbestos]

Pool filter sand or play sand, just wash it out before you put it in, adding it while its occupied would be difficult.

 

[glassbird]

When you say you have pebbles in your tank, what size pebbles are you talking about? Depending on their actual size, it may be possible to make them less of a pain by changing your siphon system instead. What type of siphon are you using? Is it a gravel cleaning siphon (a larger rigid piece of tube attached to a smaller diameter flexible length), or just a plain bit of flexible tubing?

If it is the appearance of the pebbles that also bothers you, then you might consider a bare bottom tank. I personally prefer a dark brown gravel (average size is 1/4 inch) but many folks like a bare-bottom tank. I do this in my "non-display tanks" (in other words, the tanks that are not in my living room) and find them much easier to keep clean. I glue plastic plants to the bottom with aquarium silicone to give the fish hiding places, but I have seen others "plant" them in terra cotta pots to improve the look.

 

[mgamer20o0]

pea gravel works from lowes / home depot. its 50 pounds for $2.50.

 

[Jason7894561230]

Sand would be good easy to apply and clean