Instant aquarium gravel

[darla4022]

Hello everybody! I'm brand new to this forum! I just bought my aquarium and want to know if the Carib instant crystal river gravel is good to use on a 125 gallon community tank. I know there is no such thing as instant cycling, but it advertises that. I will still let it cycle for a few weeks before putting fish in. On the 125 gal tank, I will be getting new Fluval aqua clear for 110 gal x2 filters. I will not be doing real plants, the fish will be hard enough I already have a 30gal tank I have been running, and love keeping fish! Any info is very much appreciated! Hoping to hear from someone soon!!. Darla4022

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[54seaweed]

never believe instant cycle it's a sales gimmick IMO
here is a good read while your waiting on your cycle
Guide to Starting a Freshwater Aquarium - Aquarium Advice

 

[darla4022]

Hi seaweed! Thanks for the reply and the info link, I ve read it already, I've done much research before jumping in?. I was just wondering about that specific substrate.

Thanks again!
Darla 4022

 

[Barliman]

Hello everybody! I'm brand new to this forum! I just bought my aquarium and want to know if the Carib instant crystal river gravel is good to use on a 125 gallon community tank.

I used the "instant aquarium" Torpedo Beach sand (off-white, small grains) in a 10g recently. It did not instantly cycle but it does look very nice.