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May 21st, 2009
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| | Fish Lore Newbie
| Pebbles vs gravel
Hi, I am looking into changing my substrate to a darker color. Other than eco-complete I am also considering this http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...4&pcatid=12134 , the "Deep River " color. I noticed it comes in a couple of varieties, gravel and pebble. My question is, of the two, gravel and pebble, which do you think would be best? I have a 20g long, cycled, moderatly planted, with bottom feeders (corys). I appreciate your suggestions/comments. | 
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May 21st, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| i reckon gravel. with pebbles and marbles food gets stuck in between the gaps and bottom feeder, like corys, don't get enough food. i also think gravel looks more natural, when it is actually natural color, i hate colored gravel. also sand looks really great.
(PS. i can't get on the website)
i also forgot to mention that it's 5 kg (11 lbs) of gravel per foot.
Last edited by Lucy; May 22nd, 2009 at 07:26 PM.
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May 22nd, 2009
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| | Fish Bum
| I have read that sand is not a good idea because of possible anaerobic conditions, which can be dangerous.
Have others read the same thing? | |
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May 22nd, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| well pool sand is okay aparantly and garden sand, i asked about sand a week ago. but back to the point, i think the gravel will do nicely. | |
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May 22nd, 2009
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| | Moderator
| Quote:
Originally Posted by ardie  Hi, I am looking into changing my substrate to a darker color. Other than eco-complete I am also considering this http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...4&pcatid=12134 , the "Deep River " color. I noticed it comes in a couple of varieties, gravel and pebble. My question is, of the two, gravel and pebble, which do you think would be best? I have a 20g long, cycled, moderatly planted, with bottom feeders (corys). I appreciate your suggestions/comments. | With gravel, you have to be careful thats it's smooth and rounded so as not to hurt their barbells.
I know members have river rock, marbels with corys and as long as it's not sharp, they should be able to get to the food that lands on it. Sand is a good choice for them also. Many members use pool sand, I haven't heard of using garden sand. | |
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May 22nd, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| alot of members do have sand for subtrate...they also have some loaches, snails, and other bottom dwellers that dig in it to keep the gasses mixed up.....cories will do good in all of them ...sand/gravel/pebbles...its a preference of their owners ...
edit: ty lucy forgot about the sharpness... | |
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May 22nd, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| i'd like sand, but it's expensive here. | |
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May 24th, 2009
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| | Fish Lore Newbie
| Thanks everyone for your input, appreciate your help. I think I will go with the gravel. | |
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May 24th, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| Gravel is a good choice. I recommend no larger than 3mm smooth - ideal for my loaches, but I also sprinkled contrasting light but larger gravel pieces to add a bit of interest and texture. Mainly sitting on top of the 3mm, there was no trouble for the loaches (mine are still small) getting around them. | |
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