sand vs. gravels
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I have to say, I like gravel. However, sand is good for growing plants. On the downside, it really clouds up your tank for like the first week or so. Sand does tend to give your tank a smooth looking bottom though Gravel tends (or so it seems) to add more texture. However, it is just a touch harder to grow plants (my experience) because of all the gaps. I really think its all how you want your tank to look.
In my opinion:
Sand is pretty and good for fish that have it in their natural habitats. The biggest pain to keep clean though.
Gravel is nice for planting and I find it much easier to clean.
I'm a gravel fan and I'm planning on coverting my sand substrate Zebra tank to a fine-graveled one in the near future. It's just easier *thumbsups
Sand is pretty and good for fish that have it in their natural habitats. The biggest pain to keep clean though.
Gravel is nice for planting and I find it much easier to clean.
I'm a gravel fan and I'm planning on coverting my sand substrate Zebra tank to a fine-graveled one in the near future. It's just easier *thumbsups
Some are dyed some aren't, if it is little and red then yeah it's dyed.
I like sand and gravel, for plants sand isn't the best it packs down and makes it hard for the roots to grow. Same can be said for larger gravel impeding root growth. But normally plants have a pretty easy time growing in smoother pea sized gravel.
If you are trying to keep a spotless clean tank sand is the next best thing to bare bottomed, since the mulm/poo stays in the top. But without stirring it once in a wile you will get anaerobic bacteria.
Gravel allows the mulm/poo to go down into it thus hiding it and giving the tank a cleaner appearance.
They both have good points and bad points. It really depends on what you are looking for.
I like sand and gravel, for plants sand isn't the best it packs down and makes it hard for the roots to grow. Same can be said for larger gravel impeding root growth. But normally plants have a pretty easy time growing in smoother pea sized gravel.
If you are trying to keep a spotless clean tank sand is the next best thing to bare bottomed, since the mulm/poo stays in the top. But without stirring it once in a wile you will get anaerobic bacteria.
Gravel allows the mulm/poo to go down into it thus hiding it and giving the tank a cleaner appearance.
They both have good points and bad points. It really depends on what you are looking for.
