sand vs gravel?

[vwilliams1475]

so I have been looking around and have seen alot of people with sand instead

of gravel so i pose the question to all: witch is better and why?

and if you do have sand is it possible to use a under the gravel filter with it ?

 

[Miguel4u2]

I voted sand. why? looks cosmetically better and easier to clean up since all junk stays on the top. And i do not know about the gravel filter.

 

[smitty03281964]

I have gravel but I think sand is better with the right set up. I think for tanks with alot of water movement gravel would probably be better.

 

[3dees]

I have sand and would never go back to gravel. sand is so easy to clean and just looks more natural. I guess a ugf will work, but why? sumps, cannisters, and hang ons are more effective and far easier to maintain.

 

[MonsterMinis]

fine gravel.. coarser grade then sand so it won't ruin filters and get "fluffed up" by boisterous fish. easy to plant in.. all around looks nice.

 

[brookers]

i keep geo's so its got to be sand for me, stays cleaner and more natural looking. i use kiddies play pit sand which is about £2.99 for 25kg compared to lfs gravel at £20 for the same weight.

 

[Chefken]

I switched from gravel 6 months ago.....love it. Never again will I do gravel. No more black gunk....I have strong current and some diggers and they have not hurt a filter yet!

 

[dwacudo]

i think that very fine gravel is best its probaly 3 time the size of sand grians.it dosnt get into your filers,so can vacum it it dosnt compact and certain fish still borrow

 

[vwilliams1475]

i think i might try switching to finer gravel

 

[Zari]

My votes for sand, looks better and if my turtles eat the gravel it can cause some major problems sand however they'll just pass it.