Bass tank set up? Gravel or Sand?

[lemarj]

I have a 220 Gallon tank with four Orino Peacock Bass. I'm currently using gravel as my substrate. I was considering moving toward sand as the substrate for my tank. Should I remove all of the gravel before putting in the sand or should I keep some gravel and put the sand over it? PLEASE REPLY

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[kroxabp]

I use gravel as well But I think a nice light colored mixed with a little dark sand looks a lot more natural and cleaner in the tank if ur thinking of switching up u should go 4 it I would.. I regret not doing sand when I 1st started mind larger tank..

 

[kroxabp]

But to answer ur question I would use a small layer of gravel left in there But I did that to weight down plants and balance decor. Better

 

[dangerhack]

I like sand better IMO but it does make your ph alittle high. But I like to just suck the debris off top sand it's pretty easy


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[bezza83]

I like sand better IMO but it does make your ph alittle high. But I like to just suck the debris off top sand it's pretty easy


Sand shouldn't affect ph. I prefer sand just get the right amount and domt overkill. About half inch to an inch and i like it ehen theres areas of bare glass too.

 

[gangster]

Take out all the gravel. Most gravel is too big and allows debris to get trapped and foul the water. Sand will be easier to keep clean and has a cleaner look....imo.

 

[Houdini89]

Sand looks cool, but there chances of it jacking up your filters.....Good luck.

 

[bassinmike85]

this type of question you will get all kinds of answers..i have sane gravel layered with small river rocks from home depot..aslong as you clean the gravel good you will b good..but sand also has its up and downs..just matters on the fish keeper..