Gravel or sand for datnoid.

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christ4paul

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i have some t-grade sand in my tank my datnoids seem to hate it. so i need people opinion on what might be a better choice for the datnoids.
 
i have some t-grade sand in my tank my datnoids seem to hate it. so i need people opinion on what might be a better choice for the datnoids.
 
Its up to you and what you prefer because I dont think that the dats care too much about it.
 
balton777;2996505; said:
I use pool filter sand in my Dat's tank and I they're doing fine with it.

What makes you think your Dats hate sand?
He didnt say that his dats hated sand.
 
christ4paul;2995200; said:
i have some t-grade sand in my tank my datnoids seem to hate it. so i need people opinion on what might be a better choice for the datnoids.


either gravel - various sizes & colour or go bare tank , and paint the bottom of tank

or try different coloured sand like black.

WHat signs indicate your datnoids hate sand?

I want to change from sand in my tank, as it gets blasted around all the time, when the tigers are chasing one another. But I'm just too lazy. :)
 
I used a CaCO3 based gravel. I cant remember what it was called, but it was marketed for african cichlids. Also, I have seen choral gravels, but I didn't want white gravel. These gravels act as great pH buffers. One less thing to worry about. I kept ATs and an ST in it and they did great.
 
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