Sand as a substrate has many advantages over gravel Sand is more natural easier to clean and looks much better Sand is Much More Natural than Gravel Almost all the fish we keep in aquariums are from waters that naturally have a flow much lower than would allow gravel as a substrate Most will have a substrate of sand some even silt or mud
11-1-2017In all my years and all my tanks I've found sand to be maintenance free You should definitely wash pool filter sand - I've never used one that was clean Washed means it's pool filter ready not aquarium ready The risk of gas pockets is a theoretical one What I mean by that is it's a problem that everyone warns about yet no one experiences
If you need extra filtration then a sponge filter can be used in conjunction with a HOB filter which will help to filter the water I would strongly recommend choosing an Aquaclear Power Filter for a yoyo loach tank This filter combines excellent filtration with a durable design and it will keep your tank sparkling clear for years to come
Help/Advice Corys and pool filter sand (self Aquariums) submitted 1 year ago by xAmarok I recently switched the river gravel in my planted 20 gallon to pool filter sand because I read corys do better with it But my 5 bronze corys don't do the snuffling in the sand like in YouTube videos I've watched
13-8-2008Has anyone used CaribSea aquarium moonlight white sand substrate? I looked all over for pool filter sand and could not find any I saw the CaribSea at Petsmart and I picked some up Has anyone used any of this in their planted discus tank? If so how did it work out? It says it is safe for freshwater and the reviews I have read online say that also
I know that the conventional wisdom is Gravel is bad for corys and wears down their barbels only use sand But play sand is too fine and compacts therefore use pool filter sand However in my experience when I keep corys especially small corys as well as small loaches such as the Rosy loach on PFS it still wears down their barbels
24-6-2008I'm planning to put some in my new aquarium I tried doing research on it but the results are very limited and vague What are the good things about keeping it as substrate in my aquarium? How is it better than regular play sand? Will it cloud my water when i mix it around? Should I still turn off my filter when cleaning my
13-12-2018There are much better options than pool filter sand especially for planted And yes the triple red!! Super nice These guys usually have an amazing selection of apistos Mostly because I started with them in my discus tank and they could handle the high temps Large group of pygmy corys make a really nice effect also Like Reply
Given that the bag's side was split when it arrived I could not flip the bag and see if I was supposed to rinse it or not I went ahead and used it without rinsing it which was a mistake I ended up with a very cloudy tank and a filter that had to work overtime to even halfway clear the water 2 weeks later and my tank is still a little cloudy
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Common inert substrates include regular aquarium gravel/sand as well as a host of other DIY products Turface Safe T-Sorb Pool filter sand Black diamond blasting sand The advantage of baked clay products is that they have better porosity and higher CEC values than say smooth inert silica sand
28-12-2018I would like to start over essentially and recreate one of the 200L tanks with more corys in addition to the ones I have presently the existing pleco and a new single betta as well as sand substrate instead of gravel as the sand will be better for the Corys The guppies we have are all pretty inbred now Not really sure what to do with them
14-11-2010Best Answer Let me start by saying that Albino Corys as well as most other small Corys grow to be 2+ inches and should not be kept in anything under a 20 gallon long And they should be kept in groups of 6 or more A good option for a 10 gallon aquarium are Pygmy Corys These can be hard to find but
18-11-2010Just got some dwarf corydoras (habrosus) My gravel varies from 3 mm to 1 5 cm and is rounded I've read conflicting info about whether corys do well with this substrate I'm considering sand and have read suggestions ranging from play sand pool filter sand Flourite sand Sudo and GEX sand Future plans includ plants My questions are
Guide to Starting a Freshwater Aquarium (like Khuli Loaches or Corys just for an example) Many aquarists also choose to use Pool Filter Sand which can be cheaper Gravel is easier to prepare usually just rinsing it off a few times in hot water is sufficient
5-11-2012I wouldn't keep corys on that gravel maybe smooth pea gravel but that looks like it has edges You need to make sure you hoover it well at water changes to avoid detritus getting stuck in it Corys aren't cleaners anyway On that gravel I don't know what to suggest besides nerite or apple snails It looks too rough for plec mouths as well
2-7-2014Question aquarium sand vs pool filter sand vs play sand vs other sand I have hear that both sandbox sand and pool filter sand are safe sand box sand is around $3 for a 50 lb bag pool filter sand around $ 15 for a 50lb bag from I am getting 2 more corys after its set up for a couple weeks then adding a couple guppy fry
Hi currently my new set up tank is bare bottom I am planning to buy a sand substrate i just dont know which type to get i see a lot going for pool sand filter not silica ones I see some people go for play sand as well Around in my place i could not find pool sand filter However i could buy
24-6-2008pool filter sand is more pourous and has sharper edges than play sand rinse it before putting into the tank and cloudind sould be minimal I would still turn off the any other filters when cleaning the sand I have seen iy used in reef aquariums but have no personal experience in aquariums I have worked with it a lot in pool filters
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I'm not sure where to post this but figured bottom dwellers would be appropriate I am having a hard time keeping bottom dwellers (plecos Chinese algae eaters corys) alive in my newer aquarium I setup a 65 gal back in March/April it has pool filter sand about an inch thick for ground cover
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Organic potting soil safe for aquariums pool filter sand to cap it and redo my other 2 with the same the new one will eventually house a betta my 20 will be easy to do as there is only a catfish and 6 male guppies Is there any way to change my 55 without taking everything out of it? currently has a very fine sand in it 12 corys and a
The Institute for Energy and Transport (IET) is one of the 7 scientific institutes of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission The IET is based both in Petten the Netherlands and Ispra Italy and has a multidisciplinary team of around 300 academic technical and support staff The research areas listed below involve
Hi all Upgrading to a 6x2x2 and looking at getting some new substrate something similar along the lines or 2-4mm coffs gravel but came across some people using pool sand as substrate Wondering if anyone has experience with this? I like the look of it and I think my 11 x clown loaches and corys
Play sand takes a very very long time to wash Swimming pool filter sand only takes a long time to wash You can float lettuce and overnight it will fill up with snails My Wife has half a dozen loaches in the fifty and snails rarely reach the bottom when we put them in )
Play and Pool Filter Sand Some people use pool filter or play sand in their aquarium However this is not our preference Again we strongly recommend buying specialty aquarium sand instead If you have to use play or pool filter sand in a pinch be vigilant Don't
Pool filter sand which comes in a standard white colour It has uniformly-sized particles with a nice grain size and it's light enough for water to filter through it meaning you won't need to clean it as often as other sand types It's inexpensive readily available and will
Thank you to everybody for your helpful advice! I've decided to move the corys into the 29G community tank once it has cycled I will also add at least 5 corys (for a total of 8) to the school I have ordered two bags of pool filter sand for the big tank to replace the gravel substrate And the betta will once again be
I have 6 adult (3-4) Corys (breeders) in another tank with the same substrate and none of them have this problem I have read that pointed substrate will cause them to damage their barbels I have heard that pool filter sand is good to use because it is cured and thus no impact on ph
This spring my pool was neon green for the first three months and after having replaced my pump two years ago but never having changed my filtration system my pool guy suggested a whole new setup and I purchased a new filter on the promise that this had to be the problem Weeks go by and my pool is
27-8-2009Hey guys I'm getting a new tank today and I'm very interested in covering the bottom with white sand Would this be okay for discus? I know they pick at the ground a lot for fallen food would it be of concern with them picking up the sand? Thank you in advance Valery
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