Sand Or Gravel?

[pumh]

im going to set up a planted tank for a trio of gouramis, but i was wondering does it make a big difference if i use gravel or sand? (if so what is it?) any ideas of good plants for the tank? floating and substrate.

 

[the biffster]

im going to set up a planted tank for a trio of gouramis, but i was wondering does it make a big difference if i use gravel or sand? (if so what is it?) any ideas of good plants for the tank? floating and substrate.

both have pros and cons
sand can get dead patches
in it were it goes bad if it
as not turned over and kept aerated
were gravel is easy to clean but they both
look good i like the look of sharp sand {or
washed builders sand not the yellow one }
but white sand can set the bottom of the tank off OK nice
but so can gravel they are both easy to clean except
you have to be more careful with sand. plants its only what
i like are java fern as i find it a hard to kill plant i also like
but its not to every ones taste is amazon sword and valis
but that's only my opinion

 

[raptorrex]

im going to set up a planted tank for a trio of gouramis, but i was wondering does it make a big difference if i use gravel or sand? (if so what is it?) any ideas of good plants for the tank? floating and substrate.

I think the main point here is, does the substrate you are thinking of, suite the fish you keep? apart from that, it makes no difference.

"dead spots" are a NONE problem (with sand) as the gasses caused, have no ill effects on the fish. indeed "compaction", helps stabilise the base of your sand substrate. whilst there is no problem if you turn over the sand. the same can be said, if you don't.

 

[RadaR]

im going to set up a planted tank for a trio of gouramis, but i was wondering does it make a big difference if i use gravel or sand? (if so what is it?) any ideas of good plants for the tank? floating and substrate.

I think the main point here is, does the substrate you are thinking of, suite the fish you keep? apart from that, it makes no difference.

"dead spots" are a NONE problem (with sand) as the gasses caused, have no ill effects on the fish. indeed "compaction", helps stabilise the base of your sand substrate. whilst there is no problem if you turn over the sand. the same can be said, if you don't.

And the plant roots will be moving under the sand and releasing oxygen. Hence the dead spots in sand theory doesn't apply.

As said, there are no real difference. Although there have been very good results with fine gravel of 2-3mm.

 

[raptorrex]

And the plant roots will be moving under the sand and releasing oxygen. Hence the dead spots in sand theory doesn't apply.

As said, there are no real difference. Although there have been very good results with fine gravel of 2-3mm.

Ahh, but if you are planting, you may well be better to add a layer of "Fullers Earth" (cat litter), as a planting base for your sand.

 

[lljdma06]

And the plant roots will be moving under the sand and releasing oxygen. Hence the dead spots in sand theory doesn't apply.

As said, there are no real difference. Although there have been very good results with fine gravel of 2-3mm.

Ahh, but if you are planting, you may well be better to add a layer of "Fullers Earth" (cat litter), as a planting base for your sand.

Eh, I have not found this to be necessary. More annoying really, as I personally can't stand substrate mixing. Just sand is fine, just if you dose, dose through the water column.

 

[raptorrex]

And the plant roots will be moving under the sand and releasing oxygen. Hence the dead spots in sand theory doesn't apply.

As said, there are no real difference. Although there have been very good results with fine gravel of 2-3mm.

Ahh, but if you are planting, you may well be better to add a layer of "Fullers Earth" (cat litter), as a planting base for your sand.

Eh, I have not found this to be necessary. More annoying really, as I personally can't stand substrate mixing. Just sand is fine, just if you dose, dose through the water column.

you make an interesting point, but how will it mix. the Fullers earth sets (if you see my meaning) and there is no mixing of the two. the sand just sits on top.

 

[lljdma06]

And the plant roots will be moving under the sand and releasing oxygen. Hence the dead spots in sand theory doesn't apply.

As said, there are no real difference. Although there have been very good results with fine gravel of 2-3mm.

Ahh, but if you are planting, you may well be better to add a layer of "Fullers Earth" (cat litter), as a planting base for your sand.

Eh, I have not found this to be necessary. More annoying really, as I personally can't stand substrate mixing. Just sand is fine, just if you dose, dose through the water column.

you make an interesting point, but how will it mix. the Fullers earth sets (if you see my meaning) and there is no mixing of the two. the sand just sits on top.

Oh, just wait until you pull an established Amazon by the roots! You'll get some mixing then. If you are good and don't mess around with your plants, then you're absolutely right, but who here is good and doesn't mess around with their plants?

 

[raptorrex]

And the plant roots will be moving under the sand and releasing oxygen. Hence the dead spots in sand theory doesn't apply.

As said, there are no real difference. Although there have been very good results with fine gravel of 2-3mm.

Ahh, but if you are planting, you may well be better to add a layer of "Fullers Earth" (cat litter), as a planting base for your sand.

Eh, I have not found this to be necessary. More annoying really, as I personally can't stand substrate mixing. Just sand is fine, just if you dose, dose through the water column.

you make an interesting point, but how will it mix. the Fullers earth sets (if you see my meaning) and there is no mixing of the two. the sand just sits on top.

Oh, just wait until you pull an established Amazon by the roots! You'll get some mixing then. If you are good and don't mess around with your plants, then you're absolutely right, but who here is good and doesn't mess around with their plants?

lol, i said you had an interesting point.