What color substrate?

[EagleEyes]

I realize that this is purely for aethetic value, but i am thinking of getting Black CaribSea Substrate instead of the normal stuff. I just think that the colors of the tank will stand out better and all that. I am struggling with size grain too. Ive heard people say that the small grain makes it hard for particles to get trapped and the system can cycle them easier when they just lie on top of the sand. Ive also heard that good water flow through the sand is good too. Im assuming that the people who say the latter hand not considered the beforementioned persons' theory. Any ideas?

 

[RigoSharon]

it sounds like a good idea..i use aragonite..my buds use it too..and so far its good stuff..size like .05-6.0...somting like that..

 

[Bifferwine]

I would so go with smaller grain size. That is why crushed coral is so bad, in my opinion. The particle sizes are so large that crap gets trapped in it. As for the color, I think that is purely up to you.

 

[EagleEyes]

Black color it is and smaller sized I will thanks guys!

 

[reeffreak]

Good choice eagle.
I was going to suggest trying the black if you like it or even a mixture of black sand/regular sand.Sugar-size has my vote too.

 

[yote]

Just remember that the the smaller the sand size,the more it will blow around.

 

[EagleEyes]

Ok thanks. Is Sugar size around 6.0? I dont even know the units that its in.. lol tis been a while.

Also, since when does Amazon.com sell substrates?
http://www.amazon.com/CaribSea-Aquarium-Sand-20-Black/dp/B00025YRRA

 

[Bifferwine]

Amazon.com sells EVERYTHING now! Even diamonds. For real.

 

[EagleEyes]

Do they sell diamond cream? i heard it was a steal. Like a million diamonds for 200 dollars? lol j/k Anyone like Arrested Developement? or remember it?

 

[reeffreak]

Amazon.com sells EVERYTHING now! Even diamonds. For real.

My wife loves that site and Eagle the tv show or group?

 

[EagleEyes]

Oh i forgot about the group. No the TV show. I loove the TV show. Amazon i was not aware of because i dont use it. I knew they had like electronics and that kind of thing.

 

[reeffreak]

Try Dr Fostersmith.com for sand.Sand is typically expensive to ship cause of the weight.The 2doc's only charge regular shipping rates.I bought 250 pounds of sand for $17 shipping.

 

[Bifferwine]

Yep, that's why I ordered all my sand and salt from them too.

 

[EagleEyes]

Whats the unit of measurement for sand exactly? A 55 gal needs about 100 lbs for a 4 inch sand bed, so therefor...?

 

[Bifferwine]

Uhhhhh...What?

I ordered 240 lbs for my 240 gallon tank. I want about 2 inches.

 

[EagleEyes]

ok i wanted a standard for calculating how many pounds i need. From what you said i will need more or less than 55lbs for sand. (240gal-240lbs of sand, so 55gal-55lbs of sand)

 

[Bifferwine]

Well I have no idea how much sand that's going to be in my tank. 1 lb per gallon seemed like a nice, round number to me! I suspect I will probably have to buy some more locally.

 

[reeffreak]

Thats pretty much it.One pound of sand per gallon for a 2'' bed as a general rule.Taller tanks will differ.

 

[EagleEyes]

I am thinking of a 3" sand bed in case i want some sand living organisms. Like gobies or something. Round numbers are awesome and thank you everyone!!