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What do you think about sand..

How do you clean it?

is it alright for normal tropical fish?

can you use argos play sand?

which do you think looks best sand or gravel?

Anything you would like to say about sand?

ohh and one last thing what do you think about shrimps in a sand aquarium??

thanks, imi ;)
 
sand is the best substrate IMO.
rare are rivers with a bed of gravel underneath them. rocks or sand is the way to go.
sand is easier to clean as well because dirt doesn't get trpped underneath it, it stays on the surface.

argos play sand is fine as long as you wash it before, otherwise your tank will be full of dirt
 
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
This forum should be renamed Sand Substrate Discussion.


Sorry, not a constructive post on my part!

If you do a search for SAND you'll find a billion threads on the pros and cons of using sand.
 
What do you think about sand.. love it

How do you clean it? as shown in this link CLEANING SAND

is it alright for normal tropical fish? yes

can you use argos play sand? yes,but wash it

which do you think looks best sand or gravel? sand

Anything you would like to say about sand? not really

ohh and one last thing what do you think about shrimps in a sand aquarium?? haven't a clue,sorry
 
okay!!! once i have changed from gravel to sand when should i put the shrimps in?? does the floor need to get mucky??
 
Ooh right okay then, i will probs get them tomorow, im only getting two because the tank isnt the biggest in the world.
 
shrimp produce no waste at all...you would be fine with 10 or so and theyll breed...they add virtually nothing to the bio load
 
What do you think about sand.. love it

How do you clean it? as shown in this link CLEANING SAND

is it alright for normal tropical fish? yes

can you use argos play sand? yes,but wash it

which do you think looks best sand or gravel? sand

Anything you would like to say about sand? not really

ohh and one last thing what do you think about shrimps in a sand aquarium?? haven't a clue,sorry


I just watched that video!! it was a great help thanks, im defo gonna get sand now!!!
 
Hey dude, just wanted to drop you a line to say ive just bought 2 x 15k bags of argos play sad at about £2.80 - ish each, well worth it as long as you wash it properly before hand like any substrate. Its paticularly good for bottom feeders like corys as is easier going on their barbels when theyre feeling around for food - and is more of a natural substrate if you think about it - not all kakes etc have gravel bottoms...(I only came to this conclusion recently!!). Shrimps are good as a clean up crew cos they eat the poop!
 
Shrimps are good as a clean up crew cos they eat the poop!

This is actually a common misconception, there is no fish or invertebrate that eats poop. Shrimp however will eat any food that your fish miss. :good:
 
is there anything which will eat poop?? just out of curiosity!! :rolleyes:
 

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