Gravel vs. No gravel tank

[McFall]

Obviously the tank with no substrate will be easier to clean, but what do you all prefer ?

 

[packer43064]

I used to like no gravel as in a bare-bottom tank. But now, they look too bare and less attractive. I'll always have sand or gravel now. prefer sand though.

 

[Zfishies]

Black sand like said above^ looks nicer.

 

[Freezekougra]

i prefer play sand, a lot of people stay away from it because it's hard to wash...but it's just a one-time rinse. yeah it took 20 rinses in a 3g bucket to wash about 35lbs lol
it's annoying with a HOB though...if i touch the sand near the hob without turning it off first it starts making noise. leave the sand alone and it'll be fine

 

[CTU2fan]

Yep, agree, sand is the way to go. If you use pool filter sand it should be heavy enough not to cause issues with your filters either.

 

[jcardona1]

sand or bare bottom. gravel sucks, way too messy

 

[nater]

I like sand also. I mixed black sand and play sand together for my tanks and I think I looks great.

 

[Cliff519]

I don't like the look of a bare bottom tank as it's not very natural looking.

I really like sand. I've replace all the gravel in my tanks with sand