After getting fed up cleaning my white coral sand in a heavily stocked 180 cichlide community I was leaning towards a glass bottom for cleanslyness, I then had an idea. Here's some pics of roof tiles in the bottom, not sure if any others have done this but I'm really happy with it, my 190 also has it now! The fish seem happier too!
Thanks, was easy bought them trimmed them, cut a hole for my filter inlet to clean beneath and above them an jus layed them in... Sorted, no more gravel sucking, that's sucking great lol! Here's another pic.
Just a question doesn't roofing tiles have a tar base to hold the gravel? not worrying about any chemicals in water? I might be thinking wrong here so just a friendly question?
Just a question doesn't roofing tiles have a tar base to hold the gravel? not worrying about any chemicals in water? I might be thinking wrong here so just a friendly question?
This is an awesome idea and i love it..... im not a massive gravel fan, i only have a 10kg bag of black gravel in my 5x2 and its a real thin layer. I think i might take this idea and have a play and see what works for my tank.
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They are a natural slate from spain so I'm not too worried about chemicals, I washed them encase any were used when It was cut/prepared, there's no tar on them that I can see and all is good so far. Been in there for two weeks now so fingers crossed it'll be ok! I'll keep you updated.
After getting fed up cleaning my white coral sand in a heavily stocked 180 cichlide community I was leaning towards a glass bottom for cleanslyness, I then had an idea. Here's some pics of roof tiles in the bottom, not sure if any others have done this but I'm really happy with it, my 190 also has it now! The fish seem happier too!
