sand or gravel for rams and plants

[silverknight]

right now i have a planted 30 with two bolivian rams and 12 rummy nose tetras. I know that rams are mini geos so would sand be good for them? If i did change my gravel for sand which would be better for my plants?? would a mixture of the two be best? anyways thanks for the help really appreciate it!!!

 

[Lupin]

I prefer sand. Add MTS to aerate the sand thus preventing it from choking the plant roots.

 

[cichlid2006]

its whatever is more pleasing to your eye. they both have good points and bad points.

 

[silverknight]

Ok. If i had sand would the rams sift the sand? I think they both look good and silica sand is like 6 bux's for a 50 pound bag. also when do Bolivian rams reach maturity??

 

[NUMB3RS]

well i have had my Bolivian Ram for quite awhile and he's about 3.5 in, it matters is your a male or female. to me gravel is more peferable, i cant see the bolivians coloration against the sand. its up to you!

 

[silverknight]

cool thanks. I bought two and ended up getting a male and female. Go-figure lol. I wasn't really trying because there was a million in the tank and you never get the one that took you hours to pick out. Anyways I will try to find a decent camera to post a picture of them. I might end up doing a mixture of sand and gravel.

 

[Lupin]

well i have had my Bolivian Ram for quite awhile and he's about 3.5 in, it matters is your a male or female. to me gravel is more peferable, i cant see the bolivians coloration against the sand. its up to you!

You were using white sand if the colors appeared washed out. Black or brown substrate is much better.

 

[Adhlc]

If you end up going with sand, try to get some Flourite Onyx Sand. It will really show off their colors while providing nutrients to your plants.

 

[Liam]

I prefer sand. Add MTS to aerate the sand thus preventing it from choking the plant roots.

MTS?

 

[Lupin]

MTS?

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