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07-10-2014, 11:47 PM
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Just changed substrate to pool filter sand
Picked up two 50lb bag of PFS from Leslie's for 9.99 a bag. Brand was called Gillibrand
Poured the bag into buckets to clean. This is what it looks like dry
When wet.
It got really dirty milky looking when I first rinsed it
Started to clear up after a few stirs and dumps
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07-10-2014, 11:52 PM
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Finally cleared up after a lot of washing
Here's my previous substrate, mixture of gravel and sand. The sand was too light colored and you can see all the poop from my Goldie's and Pleco. ( I did gravel vacced 2 days prior to this picture and look at the amount of poop they produce!)
Put my Goldie's into a tub
Water is a little cloudy but nothing too bad
Starting to clear up a little bit more
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07-11-2014, 12:00 AM
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After a few hours everything is crystal clear! Couldn't be happier with the PFS. Looks a lot more natural than my previous sand and gravel.
Used a total of 1.5 bags (about 75lbs)
Looks like I'm getting about mostly 3 inches of substrate for my 55
gallon.
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07-11-2014, 12:05 AM
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I plan to do the same thing on the same size tank. Thanks for the information on how much you used! Looks great!
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07-11-2014, 12:53 AM
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That is an awesome looking goldfish tank!
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07-11-2014, 01:00 AM
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Looks amazing whats your lighting?
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07-11-2014, 01:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by elephantnose
Looks amazing whats your lighting?
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Thanks! Im running 1, 48 inch finnex fugeray planted+
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07-11-2014, 01:46 AM
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I need one of them but way too expensive ATM.
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07-11-2014, 01:54 AM
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Yah I had to wait for my birthday to get that light. Big upgrade from the aqueon fluorescent deluxe hood lights.
Also had to buy a glass top when I switched to the finnex fugeray planted+
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07-11-2014, 02:08 AM
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My tank has glass lids but I'm still stuck with t8s for now.
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07-11-2014, 02:39 AM
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If your tank isn't planted, maybe try a beamswork light. Not finnex quality (which I also have) but it's pretty nice, well made, cheap, and lights the tank very well.
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Starting over...... Kinda.
3, 20, 25, 33 Gallon FW Tanks.....For Now 
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07-11-2014, 02:59 AM
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Also, from what I've read, sand is locally sourced, so the same brand of PFS in the east coast might not be the same color PFS in the west coast. Luckily the worker at Leslie's was nice enough to let me see a sample of the sand. I've heard of this same brand of PFS ending up being a grey color in other areas.
I bought this sand from the Bay Area, California
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07-11-2014, 11:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scottyhorse
If your tank isn't planted, maybe try a beamswork light. Not finnex quality (which I also have) but it's pretty nice, well made, cheap, and lights the tank very well.
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My tanks planted. Quite a bit.
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