mixing sand to my gravel

[imnickg]

ive been rockin the black gravel since i started
i think i want to add some sand to it just to see how it looks
or will the sand just sink to the bottom?
good or bad idea?
anyone try this b4?
pics?
thanks

 

[Gator]

The larger gravel will rise above the sand after a while unless you keep it mixed when you vac the gravel.

 

[danitolaboy]

i agree with Gator. I just switched to sand a few weeks back and i still have some gravel showing up in the sand. I seem to like sand better than the gravel.

 

[invisyblegypsey]

i have tanks with both and like it

 

[Malawi-]

My rift lake tank is mix of natural gravel and black sand.. I love how it looks and my larger cichlids love it.. My red empress will spend all day sand sifting.. I think sand/gravel mix is the best substrate for malawi cichlids... Do it, and enjoy it.. Small gravel works best.. Hope this helps.

 

[imnickg]

just bought orange sand...
dont know why...
they didnt have black and it looked awesome so well see how it looks tomorrow

 

[Malawi-]

Cool, be sure to clean it well and post pics when you can!

 

[imnickg]

o for sure just waitin for my digi

 

[nfored]

I can agree that sand will disappear in the gravel. I "lost" 20lbs of Tahiti Moon sand, it went under my Aquatic soil, can't wait to see the orange sand.

 

[Malawi-]

I never lost my sand, I dont know how you all do. Maybe use to big of gravel or to fine of sand.