substrate question

[Nerd]

Hi guys,

Which substrate will bring out the best in the birchir colors?

I know people use red sand but what exactly is the name of the red sand?

Thank you.

Cheers,
nerd

 

[geph]

River rocks worked for me. Always wanted to do sand but never got the chance to.... it was always bare bottom or river rocks..

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[Redbellypiranha]

black sand should show those colors or maybe even pure white sand but good luck with the keep up

 

[rgonzales]

black sand should show those colors or maybe even pure white sand but good luck with the keep up

White will wash out polys colors

 

[Llamalord]

I think the red sand is usually called garnet sand, but I'd recommend the red or black sand (I prefer a mix), with larger rocks to decorate the tank

 

[tokyogasmask]

I use th Japanese "standard", 90% pure crushed garnet stone ( like sand, but Munich heavier) with 10% Tahitian moon sand (black).

The read brings out the contrast (patterns) and the black makes the colors pop (greens mainly).

I find all black sand makes the goldens such as Endli lose their contrast.

 

[GetzGT]

Red with black will be the best for Bichirs. How I wish I am able to get those used in Japan.