New Decor Input

[Velksfish]

You can get pool filter sand at a pool/spa store. 30lbs for like $15.

That should be plenty for the the 55gal.

So 30 lbs is pleanty? Good to know. I'm not 100% if I'm going with gravel and sand. I like how sand looks better then gravel but I have never dealt with sand before so not sure how hard it is to keep clean.

 

[foshizzle11]

It is easier!!

We have converted all but one tank to sand. The vacuum doesn't suck it up with the normal attachment but it moves it around.

I think less stuff gets under it and a lot of the bottom feeders prefer it. It's easier on them!

And it looks more natural, IMO.

And if you have live plants, they also like it.

 

[Velksfish]

It is easier!!

We have converted all but one tank to sand. The vacuum doesn't suck it up with the normal attachment but it moves it around.

I think less stuff gets under it and a lot of the bottom feeders prefer it. It's easier on them!

And it looks more natural, IMO.

And if you have live plants, they also like it.

I do not have any live plants. I was just concerned with the cleaning. I use a gravel vac now and don't want it to suck up alot of sand. I also think sand looks better then gravel.

 

[Velksfish]

Here it is with new sand, rocks, few more plants, and another piece of drift wood. I like the way it turned out.

May add more plants..??!??

What do you guys think?

 

[GodFan]

Here it is with new sand, rocks, few more plants, and another piece of drift wood. I like the way it turned out.

May add more plants..??!??

What do you guys think?

Looks great I think!

 

[Velksfish]

Thanks. The fish seem to like and are doing great!!!

 

[Velksfish]

Have only had the sand for a day so far but i absolutely love the way it looks!!!

 

[Velksfish]

Did my first water change with the sand and it wasn't to bad. Switching to sand was a great decision. Thanks for all the advice

 

[rmiller]

Looks great. If you really want to make the colors pop cover the back of the tank with black posterboard.

 

[Velksfish]

I plan on switch the back to black. I may just use a garbage bag. Will that work ok?

 

[Fishlover3578]

I did chocolate brown I just painted wrapping paper lol