Sand Depth In Tank?

[sjolliff]

just looked at the sand as substrate in the guide, and it says use around 1cm of sand to stop any deadly gases.
my fish shop i bought from said abot 1-1.5", iv got in-between that in my tank, iv got 8 live plants.
they also told me to disturb the bottom every few days?

do i need to take some sand out?
im doin a fishless cycle at the min

 

[Geoff1991]

Nah, go for a nice thick layer, i cant find the thread but there are explanations about these "gases" and youll be ok. Just stir it up a bit when you do your water changes if youre worried.

Ive got sand and ive got about 2 inches at the back and about an inch at the front.

 

[sjolliff]

Nah, go for a nice thick layer, i cant find the thread but there are explanations about these "gases" and youll be ok. Just stir it up a bit when you do your water changes if youre worried.

Ive got sand and ive got about 2 inches at the back and about an inch at the front.

Here is the thread http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=131373
thanks for your help, have you had any probs? how long you used sand?

 

[Geoff1991]

Im still fishless cycling, but im not worried about it in the slightest. Lots of people here use thick layers of sand without problems.

 

[sjolliff]

Cheers ill stop then worrying then lol

 

[afishdude]

I kept mine at 2" when I had sand substrates.

 

[lilacamy931]

I would say it is fine also, just do as others say and stir up frequently.