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[JustFrozen]

that actually makes me feel even better about that type of gravel, considering it is fine enough to be moved around by currents.

you guys have sold me on it. now i just have to find a good brand in the states with a color i prefer

now i was a firm believer in gravel when i first started out, but over time i have found it is actually more hard work than sand. with sand, everything sits on top of the sand rather than in between it, so ig cleans up easier than gravel, plus ive never had any major issues with 'dunes', and if it is disturbed its easy enough to scoop back to where it was

just my opinion mind

and then here comes kev with his point of view and beautiful sand pics just to get me confused again lol!

 

[DutchKev]

its all a matter of opinion, from your list you have already seen that gravel outweights sand in the pro's/cons part so go with whats a sencible choice for you, dont forget, its you who has to clean it! sand CAN be hard work to keep clean, but imo looks neater, where as gravel is very easy to clean, and can look just as goodm if not better on some occasion than sand

 

[JustFrozen]

yeah i dont need this to be too much of a pain. my setup makes water changes difficult enough as it is. that and i'm definitely still learning. i'll leave sand as something to look forward to in the future and an excuse to get another tank

 

[DutchKev]

always the best option imo go for whats right now!