octember123
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I'm not sure what I should get for a substrate. I know gravel is easier to clean, but I have Corys and I don't want to hurt their barbels. Any advice? What are advantages and disadvantages of sand?
i like sand. as for gravel being easier to clean,i dont agree with that. i have sand in my 10 and my 55,and all you neew to clean sand is hold the gravel vac about 1-2 inches above the sand and swish it around. i also think sand looks nicer
jameswoodall said:I didn't thinks live plants do well in sand I could be wrong
octember123 said:Thanks! I don't know where to get sand either. I live on Lake Michigan and I could get natural beach sand and then clean it but I'm not sure if that's a good decision. Any advice?
BHead707 said:+1 i agree with that 100%
MandyINCo said:I would think beach sand would work fine as long as it was thoroughly sanitized. boil it and rinse it a few times. I think it would look beautiful!
octember123 said:Thanks for the advice. How well do aquatic plants grow in the sand? such as Dwarf Hairgrass and Dwarf Baby Tears?
The plants in my sand tanks have more and finer root system than the ones in my gravel tanks. They also take root much more quickly in the sand tanks.Thanks for the advice. How well do aquatic plants grow in the sand? such as Dwarf Hairgrass and Dwarf Baby Tears?