Sand vs. Gravel - Visual

[rhonin]

For those that have had questions sand or gravel, this is just a followup from me.
I converted my Tanganyikan nursery tank from gravel (black) to coral sand (black). Check out the before/after shots :22:

What a difference in visual!!
Not to mention my pH is much better. Now stays in the low - mid 8's.

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Gravel

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Sand

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Rare shot of the baby gold (1.5")

Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday to all from sunny southern California.

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[MCHRKiller]

Your links arnt working. :22:

[little hawaii]

For those that have had questions sand or gravel, this is just a followup from me.
I converted my Tanganyikan nursery tank from gravel (black) to coral sand (black). Check out the before/after shots :22:

What a difference in visual!!
Not to mention my pH is much better. Now stays in the low - mid 8's.

18089
Gravel

18091
Sand

18090
Rare shot of the baby gold (1.5")

Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday to all from sunny southern California.

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Rhonin: some of your attachments are unreadable

[Lady Hobbs]

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[rhonin]

Yea - sent a note to admin ealier - links would not work no matter what I tried...
Trying again...

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Gravel

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Sand

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Rare shot of the baby gold (1.5")

Yeah!!!thumbs2:

[Lab_Rat]

Very nice! I love the dark substrate but the sand does look nicer than that gravel. You gonna plant the plants?

[rich311k]

Very nice shots!

[rhonin]

Very nice! I love the dark substrate but the sand does look nicer than that gravel. You gonna plant the plants?

Once I decide that those are the places I am going to keep them. I usually pot till I make a decision then plant - easier for me thumbs2:

[Mith]

The sand looks flashier. Love the little Calvus too!!!!!! The Gold is my favorite too!

[Wild Turkey]

Very cool.thumbs2: ; Your apple snail(s) will appreciate the high ph and calcium from the new substrate also.

[rhonin]

Have noticed a couple of things now that the sand has been in there more than 48 hours;

- The pH has increased to 8.2 - small jump
- The Calvus and Comps appear happier

Add to that a new higher wattage nutri light and the plants are looking better!

thanks for the comments thumbs2:

[Mith]

Have noticed a couple of things now that the sand has been in there more than 48 hours;

- The pH has increased to 8.2 - small jump
- The Calvus and Comps appear happier

Add to that a new higher wattage nutri light and the plants are looking better!

thanks for the comments thumbs2:


When you say they look happier, what exactly do you mean? I ask because I have quite a few!

[gadget228]

Like the sand better than the gravel, planning on using it in my 75 gallon spring build. Nice pics.

[Aeonflame]

Great look! I would switch to black sand if I ever found any

[Deleted User]

It looks really good!!!