Sand vs. Gravel

[dragonsong]

My main preference in most of my tanks is sand mixed with some gravel, with a few choice river rocks in strategic locations. Much easier to take care of, because all the poopies don't sink into the very bottom where it takes a ton of effort to reach with a gravel vac. And the fish constantly stir it up, so you don't get a nasty buildup of algea on the top layer like you do with large gravel.

 

[dre205]

here are some pics of my tank now that everything has settled. I want something to occupy the middle region of the tank any Ideas?

 

[ITHURTZ]

large peice of bog wood, driftwood

 

[Bottomfeeder]

White sand evenly and lightly sprinkled with black gravel looks best IMO. Looks very tropical, and easy to plant.

Edit: Looks like I was late for the party! Haha

 

[dre205]

haha im decided to plant this tank. its empty again and the african cichlid idea didnt go very far so im going back to where i started: community tank! lol i gotta get this tank ready again. theres nothing in it but playsand right now.