substrate

[Danicalderon]

So i got fluval stratum substrate is it ok to add white sand on top of it or not?? Im new to planted aquariums

 

[Danicalderon]

This is what i got

 

[Coursair]

So i got fluval stratum substrate is it ok to add white sand on top of it or not?? Im new to planted aquariums

The sand will just mix and migrate to the bottom. Might look best w just the Fluval or use dark sand so the color stays better. I love my black sand tanks. Plants look awesome too.

 

[Krissycakes]

You could use the sand as a cap, but it might be a bit dirty. You can't always be moving it around. But what you could do is maybe use the sand to make like a river flowing through your substrate, then plant on both sides.

 

[Krissycakes]

Or maybe do a sandy beach setting, planting mostly midground /backround plants.

 

[Danicalderon]

Ok thank you for the advice i did half of the tank with substrate and half sand

 

[Krissycakes]

Don't forget the pictures! =)

 

[Danicalderon]

I will post some pics when i get home

 

[Danicalderon]

I still have to arrange the plants since i had to leave home didnt have time yesterday kind of just threw them in there

 

[Krissycakes]

Not bad, maybe you could get some rocks too!

 

[Danicalderon]

I guess i saw some at the store but were to big for my tank o__O

 

[Krissycakes]

=( I I found some rocks on my grandparents farm. Just boiled them for 5min then popped them in once cooled.



Lol my cory wanted to say hi.

 

[Danicalderon]

Looks nice i like those neons too

 

[Danicalderon]

I guess i could get some rocks from the back yard any way to tell if they are safe to be on the aquarium??

 

[Krissycakes]

Looks nice i like those neons too

Thanks, took me four stops to the petshop and had only 2 casualties. I have a total of 11 now.

 

[Danicalderon]

Thats not bad i havent get any casualties yet just have to take all baby apple snails out to the pet store since like too many of them and they get all over the plants. Dont really like how they look there

 

[Krissycakes]

Thats not bad i havent get any casualties yet just have to take all baby apple snails out to the pet store since like too many of them and they get all over the plants. Dont really like how they look there

Lol I love apple snails, but I never owned any. They look cute. But in numbers I guess could be annoying.

As for the rocks, if you scrub the rock really good, and pour a little vinegar on it, if it bubbles, it's no good. That means the rock could break down in your tank. Hard to know what kind of rock you have without the label xD I was "iffy" when I first did it, but turns out the rock I have is safe. I also check my water frequently to make sure there are no unusual changes.

Godsfan, also an AA member told me you could use an aquarium safe silicone to cover stuff to put in your tank. I.e. plastic dinosaur!

 

[Danicalderon]

I like apple snails too they are very active at good temperature ok soo im gonna start trying some rocks see if i can find one i like
Never seen that silicone i guess i have to look into it too. You have a 20gl right?

 

[Krissycakes]

Yes, I have a 20g and two 10g. I have rocks in two of my tanks. And Godsfan said you can find the silicone at lowes. Just needs to be aquarium safe. I still have to find it here.

 

[Danicalderon]

Thats cool i want a 40 or 50g and i dont have lowes right here but im sure we have to have at some store around here.can you show a pic of your tanks?