Gravel vs Sand

[Wailua Boy]

Not to mention sand is way better for growing plants

 

[JoeBoxer]

This is all great information. I didn't know sand was easier for plants as well.

My main concern was the filter issue but it's good to know the pfs is better than the stuff I used before in previous tanks from my lfs.

 

[jaws7777]

Post some pics of the finished product lol

 

[Cu455]

I use playsand in one of my tanks and it is fine. Sand does get caught in the filter, especially when my lights turn on in the morning and the fish dig in.

I also use Petco brand and estss(sp?) sand and like it so much more. I have used them in about 5 saltwater tanks. No rinsing need and it is pretty dense. It is good enough for my stingrays are able to bury themselves but none of the sand gets caught up in the water column. When you first add it to water some of the sand will float. If you agitate the water a little it will sink.

 

[Moontanman]

Sand is a more natural choice, many fish suck it up and blow it out through their gills. I use black sand in some tanks and pool filter sand in others. I do use a sponge in the end of the intake to prevent any said from entering the filter. I use PFS110, PFP-115115W, and PFP-115108CAP

From this site http://www.jehmco.com/html/hydro-sponge_filters.html#Prefilter

I use Emperor 400 and 150 filters , a bit of a ***** to attach, I wish they have made adapters...

 

[JoeBoxer]

Post some pics of the finished product lol

I will! Once I get home after the Father's Day festivities!

Here is the tank now. Snapped it last night. Will wash and add the sand later today.

What benefit is it for the fish to pass it through their gills?

 

[JoeBoxer]

Oops here's the pic

 

[JoeBoxer]

Here we are after cleaning and adding the sand. Clouded the water up a bit but should be better in a few hours.

Not sure if I like it with the background on or not! I wish I could hide the wires.

 

[jaws7777]

Looks great. I like it with the backround

 

[ragin_cajun]

yea man, background for sure.