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Substrate: Pebbles or Sand?

Update on the sand storm.. lessons to be learned about changing from gravel to sand!!

Sun, 01/24/2010 - 19:10 — MissMissy

Hey so It pretty much settled yesterday (the sand) I decided to put the
filter on and it pretty much got rid of the tiny particles in the water
not fully but it is much improved. I think I will have to lol dust the
fake plants and re decorate. So lessons learned, if you are changing
from gravel to sand with an already cycled tank I would put the sand in
first make sure you rinse the sand even if your lfs says not to worry. 
Put the sand in your tank wait 2 days then put the filter on the 3rd
day then after that decorate. lol Any who hope this helps new sand

How Do I Get Rid Of The Sand Storm In My Tank ??

Fri, 01/22/2010 - 16:25 — MissMissy

Hi I am new to this forum. First off my name is Noelle and I have a BP currently in a quarantine tank getting better from a case of ick. I decided while she was getting better to do some remodeling in her tank. I switched from gravel to sand last night using about four 5lb bags of silica sand for a 30gal tank. When doing this I shut down my tank completely having my filters off. When I was done with this project I knew the water was going to be cloudy but thought that maybe by the morning it would be pretty normal. I didnt put the filter back on ever since putting the sand in the tank.

Rocks

Thu, 08/27/2009 - 02:12 — heather

What are the best choices for hiding for the Parrots.  Are there certain rocks that are better?  I see there are some sites that sell shelters just for Cichlids, is that necessary?  Are there plants that they prefer?

Does anyone have a place they prefer to purchase items to help the cichlids hide?

Omyygooodness, sand or gravel....

Wed, 01/14/2009 - 13:10 — Pinkieparrotfishies

Im really trying too add my pretty pretty little parrots onto this site, i will be very soon but ive been very curious with my rocks that id really like too use in my tank, i want too use sand an a little mix of medium an fine grain rocks!, but can you use play sand?, will that be clean and safe enough, im soo very worrired about that!.. i wana make sure my sweet little parrots are safe!.... And also if i use sand, which i want too, how do you clean it? Of course with gravel i use my phyphener to clean but wouldnt the sand jus go up an out the tube?

dark brown sand?

Mon, 12/01/2008 - 17:07 — pinkmandie

is there a dark brown sand thats is ok to use, that is cheap like pool filter sand or at least brown? i'm am not wanting white, i can't find anything on line thats not like $15. what do you all use?

Sand

Sun, 01/13/2008 - 23:43 — lilly52184

I was wondering how many people actually use sand in thier freshwater tanks. Would u recommend using sand or gravel. And if so what would be some good tips to start?

GRAVEL TO SAND

Thu, 01/10/2008 - 03:33 — Anonymous

I am thinking of changing my gravel to fine sand - is that a good idea? I was thinking of having more of a natural looking tank therefore wanting to get rid of the gravel. Any opinions on this? I have 4 blood parrot cichlids, a placo catfish, a danio, and 2 tetras.

Sand!

Wed, 12/12/2007 - 02:24 — maccaroni

I 'm putting sand in my tank... Are there any potential risks? For example, will my parrots eat too much sand when they 're eating food off the bottom? (I do realize it 's difficult to clean and I must lay my old rocks on top to get the "good bacteria"...)

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