Sand or gravel????????

[Mrs. Nicky]

I currently have sand in my 125. I am getting really tired of seeing poop sitting on top of the sand. I am seriously considering switching back to gravel, but before I do I would like to know what you all prefer and why.

1 Oscar, 1 Vieja Syn, 1 Flowerhorn, 2 Angelfish, 6 female Bettas, 2 Cories, 6 Blue Rams, 1 gold Gourami

 

[brich999]

Sand over gravel for exactly the reason you mentioned. Sure you may see the poo on sand, but thats a lot better than you not seeing it while it settles in gravel and builds up hurtimg water quality. I like the look of gravel so I use a mix with very small gravel and black sand to get the look I like and keep my water quality up

 

[ascarbo27]

well with the gravel the poop gets to the bottom and in between rocks. do a small layer over your sand itll look nice. i love sand cause it is so easy to spot the poop and get it with the grav vac

 

[ascarbo27]

sorry birch i didnt see your reply, same as him

 

[Mrs. Nicky]

I like the mixed idea! Can I see some pics? Also what's keeping the gravel from mixing in with the bottom layer of sand?

1 Oscar, 1 Vieja Syn, 1 Flowerhorn, 2 Angelfish, 6 female Bettas, 2 Cories, 6 Blue Rams, 1 gold Gourami

 

[ascarbo27]

some may, but when you lay them do it gently. i dont have it but thats what i will do when i can afford it

 

[Crazy mike]

Here's my mixed sand and gravel in my 90 I have primarily sand with I wanna say half as much gravel as I have sand mixed in.

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[Mrs. Nicky]

Crazy mike I can only see pics when the online button is pressed on your post

1 Oscar, 1 Vieja Syn, 1 Flowerhorn, 2 Angelfish, 6 female Bettas, 2 Cories, 6 Blue Rams, 1 gold Gourami

 

[brich999]

Caribsea tahitian moon sand and caribsea kon tiki gravel 50/50 mix. Very pleased with the look

Edit: Wow 2nd pic came out bad. Look in planted section for my 57 thread and theres a bunch more pics

 

[Crazy mike]

This one should work

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