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dannyboy  Hobbyist Posts: 68 Kudos: 126 Votes: 18 Registered: 26-May-2004   | What kind of sand con i use for congos. I want it to be white. I saw a marine sand with no bacteria in it and was told that it is okay in FW. PLEEEEEEZE get answers to me soon. |
 Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:22 |     |
pufferpunk Big Fish Posts: 462 Kudos: 395 Votes: 0 Registered: 21-Feb-2003  | Most (well rinsed) prepackaged aquarium/play sand is ok to use, but beware--Congos are probably the best of all puffers as chamelions for camoflauge. If you have white sand, expect the color in your puffer to be extremely washed out. That is why I use 1/2 black sand & 1/2 red gravel--mixed. I waited 5 years for a bright red Congo puffer & when it sees the red gravel it will stay that color. If you want to see mine look here: http://puffer.proboards2.com/index.cgi?board=photo&action=display&num=1092458146 |
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| dannyboy Hobbyist Posts: 68 Kudos: 126 Votes: 18 Registered: 26-May-2004 | I'll keep that tip in mind. Beautiful puffer by the way. |
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