Would like pros n cons on both please...atm I have 10g tank,2 gouramis n pleco.....near future will have a 29g tank
Ty for the input...I love the look of the sand n I heard it was easier to keep clean...I'm not surprised at all that the gravel is harder...I did a water change yesterday and I know its not no where as clean as I'd like or should be...when I get my bigger tank I want to add a couple of Cory's to it....what's your thoughts on that? I know they scavage that's why I want them...also do u clean the sand with a gravel vac?
OK tysvm...u have been so helpful and I truly appreciate it..I am really thinking sand. Pleco and Cory's get along right?
I switched to sand in my 29 g and really like it better. I bought this electric gravel vac on Dr.Fosters and Smiths website and really like it. It has a little bag you can attach to catch the crude. It picks up a little sand. I just clean the bag out in a bucket, rinse the sand that was picked up, and put it back in the tank. Works fine. I found it cheaper on aquariumguys and amazon though. Wish I had checked there first. It can also be used for a water siphon.
I found that sand works better for plants than gravel.
Here is the one I ordered. I gave $15 for it. They have lowered the price.
Mr. Cleaner
The one I found on aquariumguys.com and amazon was Tom's brand. I see that aquarium guys has added a few more.
The first one has some quality issues but does work. I plan on ordering another one and using the old one for my QT tank so I don't have to constantly sterilize it.