I need to change out my substrate, because I've got gravel that is just begging to be choked upon by my fancy goldies. (Yet another thing I neglected to research before getting them. )
I'm on the fence between large smooth river stones and sand. I think I might be leaning more toward the sand, however. It seems like my little buddies might enjoy sifting through it.
A few questions:
I'm on the fence between large smooth river stones and sand. I think I might be leaning more toward the sand, however. It seems like my little buddies might enjoy sifting through it.
A few questions:
- Should I expect difficulty with sand getting sucked into/clogging the intake/filter? (my intake is about 1.5" from the substrate)
- How do you go about rinsing the sand? I mean, rocks, pebbles are easy. I do it in the bathtub. But sand...I've not wrapped my brain around this one yet.
- Once the sand is prepared to be put in the tank, I pull my goldies out, and turn off the filter?