Help stopping reflections in bare bottom tank

[Guest]

I would also use a thin layer of sand too. Play sand is an excellent option. It's mostly inert silica and won't affect water parameters. It's also very cheap, so not very expensive to syphon out and replace. The volume needed for a thin covering will also be quick and easy to rinse through.

It's also a more natural option and will probably be more beneficial to your fishes health and wellbeing. I've never fully understood why folk prioritise "easy" cleaning over recreating more of a natural habitat. For me it kinda misses the point of fish keeping, even if the accommodation is temporary.

 

[seedoubleyou]

Can you not just let the bottom get “dirty”, let algae grow on it. Obviously siphon all the crap out when needed. But don’t scrape it.

 

[Conort2]

Can you not just let the bottom get “dirty”, let algae grow on it. Obviously siphon all the crap out when needed. But don’t scrape it.

Fancy goldfish keepers promote this, they call it carpet algae and it looks pretty good once it fully covers the bottom.