im thinking of seting up my 3rd tank this time is 20 gal. what do you think about useing sand as a gravel in stead of rocks. This tank will hold 4 dwarf puffers
2007-05-16 16:04:23 · 7 answers · asked by PUFFER MAN 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Sand is a great substrate, but it can clog your filters impeller. So when you clean your tank, make sure you shut off your filter. And if you have feisty puffers, they may kick up the sand too.
2007-05-16 16:15:00 · answer #1 · answered by Snickrs367 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I have always preferred gravel just because sand is harder to clean. But sand would look great in a puffer tank. Since it won't matter to puffers, I guess it's just a matter of personal taste.
MM
2007-05-16 23:08:14 · answer #2 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sand looks so nice, too. Try to get pool filter sand at the local Home Depot...pretty decent price. A little more expensive than play sand but not as fine so doesn't get sucked up into the filter as easily and still is a lot cheaper than buying it a fish store.
2007-05-17 00:00:13 · answer #3 · answered by Barb R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I read that puffers like sand in their tank. Try putting a inch or two of sand in there.
~ZTM
2007-05-16 23:54:19 · answer #4 · answered by ZooTycoonMaster 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try a one inch layer of gravel under the sand and give it a sloping landscape look.
2007-05-16 23:12:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
sand is better. we had gravel, and got ick like 3 times, then switched to sand and since then (2 yrs) havent had any sick fish. also, you dont have to vaccum sand.
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2007-05-16 23:12:50 · answer #6 · answered by Way too many responsiblities :/ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be fine, puffers won't care.
2007-05-16 23:25:07 · answer #7 · answered by DiRtAlLtHeWaY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋