Black Trilcot Natural Gravel

[Wipeout]

Has anyone else used the Trilcot black gravel described in the post linked below?
Seems like a good price £14.50 for 20Kg
I'm after getting some naturally black gravel rather than coated or painted stuff, the stuff linked below is spent glass and seems like a good deal.
Not sure how good it would look as it appears shiny.
What are your experiences with black gravel?
Discuss!!!

Cheers

Old forum post

Trilcot web site

 

[vinylman]

Looks a bit sharp to me (from that photo, anyway); not sure I'd risk it with my fish.

 

[Wipeout]

Possibly, might see if i can get a sample.

 

[rfisher]

Hi,

I have used the same stuff in my tank and all my fish are fine and they include some Kuhli Loach and Corydoras. Although I will say that it does seem to have a green tinge to it and not jet black as the photo would suggest.

Hope this helps,

Richard

 

[Wipeout]

Don't suppose you have some photo's off it in the tank?
Cheers

 

[.Relinquished]

That looks alot like tahitian moon sand to me, im not sure but tahitian moon looks pretty cool. It might be a bit finer then that stuff though.

 

[rfisher]

Hi Wipeout,

Please find following photo of substrate and my bamboo shrimp. Quality is not fantastic but you can see the green tinge I was talking about.

Regards,

Richard

 

[Wipeout]

Thanks, nice shot.

Does it show up the muck sitting on the surface or does it settle between it like normal gravel? Also what's it like to clean using a syphon gravel cleaner?

Cheers

 

[rfisher]

Hi,

I havent noticed that much muck, but little bits of plants do show up. Gravel cleaning is ok too I use one of the hagen battery powered cleaners and it may suck up a little of the gravel if I linger too long over a certain spot or stick the end too far into the gravel but generally it is quite good.

Richard

 

[Wipeout]

Ok, thanks. It does look quite nice, better than natural light gravel.

 

[Wipeout]

Richard, couple of final question.
What size tank do you have and how much gravel did you need?
I have a 3' tank, and was guessing a 20-25 Kg bag would do, to give about 1 1/2" depth.

Cheers

ps. don't suppose you have a longer/wider photo of the tank?

 

[rfisher]

Richard, couple of final question.
What size tank do you have and how much gravel did you need?
I have a 3' tank, and was guessing a 20-25 Kg bag would do, to give about 1 1/2" depth.

Cheers

ps. don't suppose you have a longer/wider photo of the tank?

Hi Mate,

My Tank is 3' too and I think it was a 25kg bag that I got too. That should do you nicely. Here is a picture of the tank as it stands now. I dont have any problems with plants rooting, In fact I can honetsly say that the roots go absolutely everywhere. Like to see some pic's when you have done the tank.

Richard

 

[Wipeout]

Cheers for the fast response.

Your tank looks good!!

Hopefully mine will have an overhaul soon, i have relatives that live near the shop in Boston that sell's that gravel, they will grab me some when i'm ready.
Was 25kg enough to give you good depth, i think the standard bags they sell are 20Kg, but the guy said they can do me 25 if needed.

Thanks again.

 

[rfisher]

Hi Mate,

I am not at home at the moment but I think I got about 2 to 2 1/2" of depth.

Richard

 

[Wipeout]

Ok, that is about what i was aiming for, 2"