litigator666 Piranha MFK Member Sep 15, 2008 503 193 76 clayfield, qld australia Apr 28, 2013 #1 i'm looking at buying some garnet for my tank. what size/grit is recommended. i'm just not sure, if the fine will float in the water and a course one will choke the bichir.
i'm looking at buying some garnet for my tank. what size/grit is recommended. i'm just not sure, if the fine will float in the water and a course one will choke the bichir.
L lix.ma14 Hydrolycus Armatus MFK Member Jan 7, 2011 7,182 21 92 Ontario, Canada Apr 28, 2013 #2 Fine sand would be cool. It should be gravel that the bichir can swallow.
Cohazard Arapaima MFK Member Jul 13, 2005 8,985 2,047 203 Apr 29, 2013 #3 the finest, or a grade larger than that, should be just right.
litigator666 Piranha MFK Member Sep 15, 2008 503 193 76 clayfield, qld australia May 1, 2013 #4 Would the fine garnet float? I have two choices 30/60 mesh and 80 mesh. Help me decide which one to take.
Would the fine garnet float? I have two choices 30/60 mesh and 80 mesh. Help me decide which one to take.
Cohazard Arapaima MFK Member Jul 13, 2005 8,985 2,047 203 May 2, 2013 #5 Garnet is heavy, no it won't float. when kicked up, it sinks well too. I forgot the grade on mine, i'll look for the invoice and let you know.
Garnet is heavy, no it won't float. when kicked up, it sinks well too. I forgot the grade on mine, i'll look for the invoice and let you know.
litigator666 Piranha MFK Member Sep 15, 2008 503 193 76 clayfield, qld australia Oct 9, 2013 #6 Any update on what grit size you are using? I'm planning to get some bags next month.
R raj914 Plecostomus MFK Member Jan 11, 2013 242 41 61 Philippines Oct 10, 2013 #7 Checked the 80 mesh and looks good for me.