Sand bottoms??

fatboy8 · Apr 22, 2013

Just would like to hear some positives and negatives about having a sand bottom. I currently have a 55 gallon tank with a catfish, bass, and green sunfish. Personally I think that the sand bottom will look slicker then the gravel and thats why I want it. I also would like to know how maintenance and cleaning of the sand is. Thanks

strollo22 · Apr 22, 2013

Looks nicer and easier to clean. Only negative is if you have digging fish it will get in your filters

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tommybhermitage · Apr 22, 2013

Everything is better. Lol like he said about the filters, but I use play sand and I never have had a problem with it in my filters, it's heavy Enough it just sits in the bottom of it lol

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Chicxulub · Apr 22, 2013

MOved to setup/filtration

Slippery K · Apr 23, 2013

I use tile. Looks good, and just as easy to clean as a bare bottom tank.

Wesley M · Apr 23, 2013

Slippery K said:
I use tile. Looks good, and just as easy to clean as a bare bottom tank.

I've never seen tile uses. Would you post a picture?

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Bluewatertexas · Apr 23, 2013

Also keen to hear responses to this. Not to hijack thread but Would a bigger gain size help with the sand getting in filter issue?? If so what size do people use??

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bozatron · Apr 23, 2013

Bluewatertexas said:
Also keen to hear responses to this. Not to hijack thread but Would a bigger gain size help with the sand getting in filter issue?? If so what size do people use??

A lot of people use Pool Filter Sand (PFS) for that very reason the grain is larger and therfore heavier.

virgil2090 · Apr 23, 2013

I used both PFS and quickcrete all purpose sand from lowes or depo.both are cheap, bigger grains.I prefer a darker color.

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Wesley M · Apr 23, 2013

virgil2090 said:
I used both PFS and quickcrete all purpose sand from lowes or depo.both are cheap, bigger grains.I prefer a darker color.

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Does the quickrete sand give it a darker color?

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