I have a 55 gallon tank temporarily holding three spiny eels. And I thought they would be fine but they seem to be constantly scratching their skin on it. It heals back but I want them to be as comfortable as possible. And I dont want anything serious to happen to them. So I want to change it to sand but I was wondering how.
Substrate change?
- Thread starter Jox
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not sure about sand but i use the 1-1 1/2 lbs of gravel per gallon so maybe just put in about 40-45 lbs and go from there. but just drain all the water and save about 50 % if you havent recently done a water change and save about 75 if you have. and change the substrate and put it back in.
When I went from gravel to sand I just used a small cooking strainer and scooped it out. Just clean the gravel really well before you remove it.
When you get the sand, just wash it really well.
I used 50lbs of sand on my 55 and it gave it a good 1 1/2in layer. I just use quickcrete playsand that I got from Lowes. 50lb for $5. It doesn't contain silica so it is safe for all fish.
When you get the sand, just wash it really well.
I used 50lbs of sand on my 55 and it gave it a good 1 1/2in layer. I just use quickcrete playsand that I got from Lowes. 50lb for $5. It doesn't contain silica so it is safe for all fish.
I love that stuff.
