Geraint
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- 15 Nov 2013
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I’ve used about 12kg of Unipac Black Micro Gravel on top of my JBL nutrient substrate for my first ever tank (50 gallon, 3 foot long). I picked this gravel because the smaller sized grains seem to be what’s recommended for plants, and it looks nice and more natural than the more larger gravel types, and the plants are growing fine. However, now that I’ve reached the stage where I’m planning the fish load, I have a concern.
I’ve read that you cant keep bottom feeding fish with sharp edged gravel.
As this is my first tank, I’m not sure if the type of gravel I have is suitable. The edges do look sharp, however not sharp enough to cut or even mark me when squeezed. I could probably walk over it without any bother.
I’m not sure what it’s made of, as there’s no description on the bag.
Does anyone have any experience with this type of gravel and bottom feeders?
I was hoping to stock the tank with Corydoras pygmaeus and Bristlenose Pleco
Hope someone can help
I’ve read that you cant keep bottom feeding fish with sharp edged gravel.
As this is my first tank, I’m not sure if the type of gravel I have is suitable. The edges do look sharp, however not sharp enough to cut or even mark me when squeezed. I could probably walk over it without any bother.
I’m not sure what it’s made of, as there’s no description on the bag.
Does anyone have any experience with this type of gravel and bottom feeders?
I was hoping to stock the tank with Corydoras pygmaeus and Bristlenose Pleco
Hope someone can help