How Much GRAVEL?????
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Okay how much gravel for a 90 gallon tnak i would get probably about 110-120 lbs of gravel so it's atleast 2-3 inches high?
Do you know what laterite is you could get that to becuas eit will help you'r plants!!
Don't put the plants in for lets sya about 3 days so we know all the chlorine is gone okay
and better gravel i'd have to say Natural colored gravel, becuase bright colors can cause stress, but it's you'r decision
Do you know what laterite is you could get that to becuas eit will help you'r plants!!
Don't put the plants in for lets sya about 3 days so we know all the chlorine is gone okay
and better gravel i'd have to say Natural colored gravel, becuase bright colors can cause stress, but it's you'r decision
i agree with most the stuff p-lvp except that fish do not care about gravel, it is best to have something either int he tnak on teh bottom or right under it on the bottom like paper, fish dont like to feal threatened from below by not being able to see, yes they will live fine in a bare bottom tank as for breeding and such, but if actually keeping fish id say do something for the bottom
Sorry if we are confusing you!
If you are planning on having plants, a good substrate is necessary. Your substrate should have laterite or flourite mixed it with gravel or you can just use flourite by itself.
Some plants require a good substrate because they get their nutrients thru their roots. Other plants a good substrate may not be necessary as they get their nutrients thru the water column. This is where fertilization is required.
Depth of the substrate is sometimes depend on the plants also. Sword plants grow large root systems and it is recommend to have around 3"-4" of substrate. In any event, I would make at around 3" and sloping to the back to around 4".
Having a bare bottom tank, refer to as bb, is easier to keep clean. These tanks are generally used for breeding and growing out fry where cleaniless is essential as there is no place for bacteria to culture, uneaten food and feces to decay.
If you are planning on having plants, a good substrate is necessary. Your substrate should have laterite or flourite mixed it with gravel or you can just use flourite by itself.
Some plants require a good substrate because they get their nutrients thru their roots. Other plants a good substrate may not be necessary as they get their nutrients thru the water column. This is where fertilization is required.
Depth of the substrate is sometimes depend on the plants also. Sword plants grow large root systems and it is recommend to have around 3"-4" of substrate. In any event, I would make at around 3" and sloping to the back to around 4".
Having a bare bottom tank, refer to as bb, is easier to keep clean. These tanks are generally used for breeding and growing out fry where cleaniless is essential as there is no place for bacteria to culture, uneaten food and feces to decay.