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I'm planing to set up an amazon bioype tank in a 33 gallon tank. I have 2
aquaclear filters on this tank. I would like to a sand flourite mix as a substrate, but am concerned about the sand getting into the filter impellers. Or I can go with natural (uncolored) river gravel. I plan to have 40 watts of flourecent lighing, mainly swords and dwarf sag. Any opinions? |
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stwalkden wrote:
I'm planing to set up an amazon bioype tank in a 33 gallon tank. I have 2 aquaclear filters on this tank. I would like to a sand flourite mix as a substrate, but am concerned about the sand getting into the filter impellers. Or I can go with natural (uncolored) river gravel. Sand and Flourite will separate over time-particle size, shape and density are much too dissimilar. River gravel which has a similar particle size to the Flourite will probably stay mixed for a while. 100% Flourite will stay mixed forever. |
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I have pure white Florida beach sand in my tank. It's about as fine as sand
gets, and I have no problems with it getting anywhere. The big thing to remember is not to seed it too deep, or a stinky, rotten, anearobic layer will eventually develop under it. And, of course, you don't need to put your filter tube on the floor of the aquarium. Half-way up is fine. stwalkden wrote: I'm planing to set up an amazon bioype tank in a 33 gallon tank. I have 2 aquaclear filters on this tank. I would like to a sand flourite mix as a substrate, but am concerned about the sand getting into the filter impellers. Or I can go with natural (uncolored) river gravel. I plan to have 40 watts of flourecent lighing, mainly swords and dwarf sag. Any opinions? |
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