gravel or sand
- Thread starter captain23
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They dont really mind either as the are not very often on the bottom of the tank...it is more personal opinon that 'what do the prefere' Hope this helps.
-Rust
-Rust
I have tried everything with sustrate and like Tahitian Mood Sand Black the best, but it darkens my fish so much I can't see them, so I'm going with natural, light sand. If you use sand, gases can trap under it, so stir it up a bit and it's easy to see the poodoo and suck it up.
You loose a little sand during waater changes, but it's worth it. Rinse and soak it well first, break up all the little balls. I keep sand at about 1/2" max
You loose a little sand during waater changes, but it's worth it. Rinse and soak it well first, break up all the little balls. I keep sand at about 1/2" max
it doesnt matter...which ever you preffer..just some advice if you go with sand. make sure its not crushed coral/seashell sand, b/c it will increase your PH a little...use crushed quartz pool filter sand...(i learned the hard way) 
right now my Jar is in a gravel tank...i have a tank with sand waiting for him till he gets bigger..so again its really up to you.
-ROB
right now my Jar is in a gravel tank...i have a tank with sand waiting for him till he gets bigger..so again its really up to you.
-ROB
nothing like none....
best for the fish as it stays clean an easy to vaccum... and what's best for the fish is what it's all about!
best for the fish as it stays clean an easy to vaccum... and what's best for the fish is what it's all about!
My monster tank is bare bottom with black on the bottom, back and one side. Some guys here don't like it, but I like the look and it's easier for maintenance. My tank isn't actually perfectly bare bottom now as I've added a big piece of driftwood for the bottom dwellers..