Cant Decide On A Substrate...

[fishlette]

can people post some pics of their tanks mainly with sand substrate and tell me the pros and cons of using different ones. i am really starting to get interested in sand as my substrate but there are a couple of things that worry me. firstly, if i add sand how long will it take the sand to settle and the water to go clear again? secondly can you still use a vacuum on the sand? and finally will my filter trap a lot of the sand until it settles?

my husband likes the look of gravel but im getting a little bored of the gravel thing.

are there any other probs with using sand?

 

[lym]

I've just put sand in my new aquarium: http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=182911

I think it looks a lot nicer than gravel, mine settled really quicky and the water was clear within a hour.

 

[fishlette]

thanks for that id seen that pic of your tank earlier today would love to see it when its all finished i think sand looks so much more natural in a fish tank no matter what kind of fish you keep

 

[The-Wolf]

how long will it take the sand to settle and the water to go clear again?

zero time if you use pool filter sand.
available from any swimming pool supplies shop

 

[fishlette]

how long will it take the sand to settle and the water to go clear again?

zero time if you use pool filter sand.
available from any swimming pool supplies shop

awesome thank you! can i vacuum the sand? and are there any other probs i need to adress regarding hte use of sand in a tank?

 

[fish-r-fancy]

I use pool filter sand in my 55 gallon cichlid tank and I love it because when the cichlids dig in the sand it settles right away and doesn't amke a mess.