sand?
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There have been a couple recent threads about sand on here that might help you. The first on is about the pros and cons of various types of sand:
http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/53499-pics-tank-converted-sand.html
This one is about black sand: http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/53506-black-sand.html
http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/53499-pics-tank-converted-sand.html
This one is about black sand: http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/53506-black-sand.html
I've had multiple sand tanks...I love them. One used a $3 bag of play sand from the hardware store. The stuff worked great, it was even pre-cleaned so less work for me. Some sand you find has little bits of crap in it, that you dont want in your tank...like they just went to the beach and scooped up eleventy billion pounds of sand, bagged and sold it. However, I believe it was quickcrete play sand. Great stuff. I've also used the sand fromt the LFS...its suggested to rinse all sand before you put it in the tank however.
Your just rinsing it to make sure you get rid of any left over dirt that may be around. Its not TO much of a pain to do. The benefit of the looks of a sand tank is wonderful though, at least in my opinion!
So, I say go for it!!!
Your just rinsing it to make sure you get rid of any left over dirt that may be around. Its not TO much of a pain to do. The benefit of the looks of a sand tank is wonderful though, at least in my opinion!
So, I say go for it!!!
Sand is easy to keep clean! Nothing settles down into it, everything sits on top. As far as the bubbles...I've never had the problem...all you have to do is poke around in it with your vac every week or so. Thats a bit over kill really, but it will make sure you have no problems.
The only time I dont suggest running the filter is 1: When you first put the sand in, the large pieces of sand will float around mid-tank and get sucked up. Let it settle for a day or two first. Let all the larger stuff settle first. The super fine stuff should not harm your filter.
Edit: Oops, forgot 2: If you making alot of moves inside the tank, shut the filter off for a little bit. Just to make sure you dont stir up to much crap.
The only time I dont suggest running the filter is 1: When you first put the sand in, the large pieces of sand will float around mid-tank and get sucked up. Let it settle for a day or two first. Let all the larger stuff settle first. The super fine stuff should not harm your filter.
Edit: Oops, forgot 2: If you making alot of moves inside the tank, shut the filter off for a little bit. Just to make sure you dont stir up to much crap.