Should I use sand or gravel for African cichlids?

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
I beleive sand is best, since they dig and gravel might hurt them. Just beware of sand getting sucked up by a filter. I have ruined several pumps from this before i got rid of my sand for ever.:irked:
 
I've always preferred medium, natural colored, gravel.
 
lasvegasnights21;2426598; said:
I want it to be as natural looking to their environment as possible!! So is their environment more sandy or rocky?

If you "want it as natural as possible" it would depend on the species and which lake they come from. Substrates vary from sand, to mixed sand, to gravel, to rock mixed with sand and gravel!!
 
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