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Mia Hobbyist Posts: 86 Kudos: 79 Votes: 2 Registered: 20-Mar-2005	I am considering adding either some sand or some really small gravel to the gravel I already have. The gravel that I have ranges from 1 - 2 cm. Is there any reason to, or not to add smaller gravel? Is it beneficial to plants or fish? Thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Yes, you can add Sand or smaller Gravel to your tank. For sure the Sand will sink under your current Gravel by time & i don't recommend it. It's better to use smaller rounded gravel, as Plants prefer Gravel than Sand. I have 2 tanks with Sand & 1 tank with small rounded Gravel. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Mia Certainly add the gravel as the sand will work its way to the bottom and "could" cause problems in the long term. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26


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