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Unread 12/13/2017, 10:51 PM   #1
Punchanello
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Advice on sand substrate

Hi all,

I have a 5x2x2 tank and would like to have a 3-5cm of sand bed. I anticipate I will have pretty high flow so need large enough grains to avoid it blowing all over the tank. I would also like to keep a sand sifting Goby so the grain size would need to be small enough to be safe for the fish.

Can I get your views on grain size and products you use?

Thanks

Shane


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Unread 12/13/2017, 10:54 PM   #2
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Carib Sea Special Grade Reef Sand is the most commonly used in high flow tanks. I'm not sure if it is available Down Under however.


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Unread 12/13/2017, 10:56 PM   #3
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Tropic edens reef flakes is some pretty amazing stuff


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Unread 12/14/2017, 05:21 AM   #4
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^^ Those 2.. special grade or reef flakes..

special grade being the most commonly recommended and tropical eden being good too but not as widely available..


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Unread 12/14/2017, 07:01 AM   #5
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3rd suggestion for Special Grade!


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Unread 12/14/2017, 04:27 PM   #6
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Thanks everyone. I think I can get special grade here in Australia.


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