I have read over and over again that the best substrate for African Cichlids is dark or black (gravel or sand). It's been said on a lot of sites and in books that I have read that this helps to keep the fish stay calm and come out more in the open.
Then I see the stuff about the importance of crushed coral, white sand and even shells to help with the pH.
My water out of the tap is around 7.2-7.5ph already.
After looking at hundreds of videos and pictures on the net and only seeing for the most part in well done tanks.....white substrate.
What is the truth and what is the best. I know the people of MonsterFishKeepers will have an answer that I can trust!!!
Thank You, Jay
Then I see the stuff about the importance of crushed coral, white sand and even shells to help with the pH.
My water out of the tap is around 7.2-7.5ph already.
After looking at hundreds of videos and pictures on the net and only seeing for the most part in well done tanks.....white substrate.
What is the truth and what is the best. I know the people of MonsterFishKeepers will have an answer that I can trust!!!
Thank You, Jay