sand and gravel?

[johnpacejr]

Hi! I have a 20 gallon tank with an undergravel filter and a regular filter.
I have gravel in tank now and I was wondering if you can mix sand in with the gravel .

[Drumachine09]

You can mix sand and gravel in a tank, but not in a tank with an under gravel filter. The sand will clog up the UGF before you can blink!

[johnpacejr]

Okay, I kind of figured so but was not sure . Thanks.

[MeganL3985]

I know exactly what your going through...lol I just got a tank for my betta that I had planned on putting sand in. But the tanks manufacturer apparently changed it from a in-tank to and under gravel filter. So I had to change my plans to gravel. I did read on a site that someones son wanted sand in their tank and the dad was a big fan of undergravel filters, so he took some see through material from a fabric store and glued it on to the plastic grate to hold the sand above it. Apparently it worked, but I don't want to risk killing my betta that way. lol

[johnpacejr]

Sounds like a pretty good idea. I might try it out in another aquarium first, that way I dont put this one at risk. Thanks

[MeganL3985]

No prob :) Let me know how it goes if you do try it.

[Tilmo2180]

Are you set with the UGF? If you look into canisters you can get the sand and not have to deal with the craft store.
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Thats the Rena Filstar XP1 it would work well for your 20G and is decently cheap at $60 bucks

[johnpacejr]

I think I am going to wait on the sand for another tank later on . But I appreciate the help.:c12:

[Kuli_Loach]

Sand is awesome as soon as you can, using a canister preferably but a HOB is fine.