DPirateRoberts
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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- Jun 8, 2006
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I am in the process of starting a 55gal freshwater tank and am wondering about what kind of substrate I should have at the bottom of my tank.
I have Cory Cats and heard that if the gravel is too corse, it could damage their barbels.
I also expect to have guppy fry in the tank that will have many places to hide. But I have noticed them burrowing into the gravel and getting trapped.
I'm thinking a finer type of gravel is in order. However, I have heard that having too fine of a substrate could trap unwanted toxins within.
Any advice for a newbie to this forum?
I have Cory Cats and heard that if the gravel is too corse, it could damage their barbels.
I also expect to have guppy fry in the tank that will have many places to hide. But I have noticed them burrowing into the gravel and getting trapped.
I'm thinking a finer type of gravel is in order. However, I have heard that having too fine of a substrate could trap unwanted toxins within.
Any advice for a newbie to this forum?