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    Default Re: Sand or Gravel

    I don't see why not though you may need to use root fert tabs

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    I got tired of the PFS, doesn't hide the poop anyway. Theres some websites that offer the peel and stick backgrounds in many colors and patterns. I measured the bottom of my tank and they cut it to fit perfect, its a drift wood looking bottom and hides poop very well. Down side is flipping tank upside down to apply. Something to think about.

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    I silently following this thread, as I want to prepare a substrate for my new 150 gallon tank. What I see pool filtration sand might be best choice (price, doesn't trap stuff etc.). I found locally quartz silica sand with ranule size = 0.5 - 1 m. Do you think it would be good for discus (I know, I know BB is better) and for corydoras. 700x700.jpeg

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    Yes, sand grows plants. No need for root tabs but doesn't hurt (I don't). I've never dealt with PFS... just scoop up local sand on intercoastal water way or beach.
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    There are quite a lot of sand around my location
    EAU04_396-saudi-arabia.jpg
    and I could choose between few different colors depends on dunes: whiter, grey, yellowish or red one. But still I would worry about a paradise or any unwanted bacterias which I might bring with it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pablos View Post
    There are quite a lot of sand around my location
    EAU04_396-saudi-arabia.jpg
    and I could choose between few different colors depends on dunes: whiter, grey, yellowish or red one. But still I would worry about a paradise or any unwanted bacterias which I might bring with it.
    I think that would do the trick! LOL
    Why don't you try selling sand online?
    But I think you need some driftwood in that pic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vinni Smith View Post
    I think that would do the trick! LOL
    Why don't you try selling sand online?
    But I think you need some driftwood in that pic.
    LMAO... I would sell local sand but found out it's illegal to steal sand from the beach 5 gallon bucket partially loaded... no prob... but I was there with a 96 quart cooler

    I wouldn't buy driftwood from me any time soon... the past year I've gotten unlucky a few times.

    As for parasites and bad bacteria: I've only noticed GREAT bacteria and elements.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vinni Smith View Post
    Why don't you try selling sand online?
    But I think you need some driftwood in that pic.
    I don't really think there is a big demand for a sand on the local market ;-) "how would you sell a fridge to an eskimo?" but having a driftwood might be challenging : no single lake, nor river. I found mangrove's driftwood on a beach, but it would not work.

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    OK, so I have an answer for the problem of BB vs gravel/sand
    Here it is.......

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    I actually meant this as a joke, but the guys in the shop like it.
    I poured a bunch of water in and this was the result.
    Think I will keep it like this for a while.
    It's growing on me too.
    Last edited by Vinni Smith; 09-19-2020 at 08:18 PM.

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    Default Re: Sand or Gravel

    Lol, looks like a pond in a gravel pit with 2 trees growing by the edge

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    Quote Originally Posted by danotaylor View Post
    Lol, looks like a pond in a gravel pit with 2 trees growing by the edge
    I think so too. Pretty cool.

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    Maybe it would be better to put some plate with a beef heart ... just need to learn discus a little bit of savoir-vivre

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