Finally! Pictures of my Blood Fins and Corys.

[Slaphppy7]

So, the substrate in the aquarium above is Quikrite? I like it, and it's not as fine as so many sands. I'm definitely going to look into Quikrite. Thanks!

It's actually Quikrete PFS (pool filter sand), I use it in my tanks, as well

Quikrete 50 lb. Pool Filter Sand 115350 - The Home Depot

Quikrete 50 lb. Pool Filter Sand is a properly graded and dried sand. It is designed to be used in swimming pool filtration systems. This pool filter sand also features a tan color.

www.homedepot.com

 

[FishGuest5123]

It's actually Quikrete PFS (pool filter sand), I use it in my tanks, as well

Quikrete 50 lb. Pool Filter Sand 115350 - The Home Depot

Quikrete 50 lb. Pool Filter Sand is a properly graded and dried sand. It is designed to be used in swimming pool filtration systems. This pool filter sand also features a tan color.

www.homedepot.com

Some of us use the Quickcrete play sand. @PheonixKingZ which do you use? Cost like $4.

 

[Slaphppy7]

I have read (no experience) that the play sand is very fine, dusty, and messy...the PFS just the opposite

 

[FishGuest5123]

I have read (no experience) that the play sand is very fine, dusty, and messy...the PFS just the opposite

Honestly, I use pool sand in my swimming pool filter and it’s a little courser. I haven’t found dust issues with either one. Just a matter of choice and price.

 

[Slaphppy7]

Honestly, I use pool sand in my swimming pool filter and it’s a little courser. I haven’t found dust issues with either one. Just a matter of choice and price.

Gotcha, thanks

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I believe it’s Quickcrete isn’t it? Like concrete. I use to hate sand too but my cories love it so I gave in.

Technically it’s Quikrete. (Lol)

 

[Metalman]

The cory’s Look awesome!!! However the detail on shrimp is neat as heck......bristles on its head like a shaved Marine wooop

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Some of us use the Quickcrete play sand. @PheonixKingZ which do you use? Cost like $4.

Yes, although in my local stores they have changed to a different bag design and sand texture. No clue why, but I like the new stuff better.

I have read (no experience) that the play sand is very fine, dusty, and messy...the PFS just the opposite

I have “played” with PFS in my hands before, and it didn’t seem dusty, although the grain size was much bigger compared to the play sand. It’s a personal preference.

 

[MammaBearinTN]

Technically it’s Quikrete. (Lol)

Thanks so much! After being so indecisive for the last few weeks, I've decided to go with this product!

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Thanks so much! After being so indecisive for the last few weeks, I've decided to go with this product!

Awesome! Let me know how it turns out. Tag me if you have any questions.

 

[MammaBearinTN]

Awesome! Let me know how it turns out. Tag me if you have any questions.

Thanks. This build is going extremely slowly. I decided to repaint the room I want to put the aquarium in, and I just finished that today. I have tank and stand, the top, some driftwood, an Aquaclear HOB, and other bits, but I still need to get my substrate and lights. I'm setting up a 30 gallon long and a 10 gallon quarantine/hospital tank.

 

[Colin_T]

why does one of your cories have a black dorsal fin but the others don't?

 

[Slaphppy7]

I see 3 with black dorsals (?)

 

[Colin_T]

my eyes are fuplied

 

[Slaphppy7]

my eyes are fuplied

LOL, I know the feeling, getting old is not for the faint of heart...