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Using Flourite Substrate?
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Sat Sep 12, 2015 2:33 pmby daverave087
Hey all,
Just doing research on what sort of substrate to put into a 40 gallon tank. I think I've decided against using pebbles because of the risk of digestive issues, and am deciding now between sand (play or aquarium) and flourite. Any thoughts or anyone used it?
Re: Using Flourite Substrate?
Posted:
Sat Sep 12, 2015 10:15 pmby ljapa
Fluorite is primarily for providing nutrients in a planted tank. It's also going to be MUCH more expensive than sand.
And, if you're planning a heavily planted tank with a RES, you may want to ask for others experience. For one, some plants are poisonous to RES. for another, many RES will dig up and or eat plants.
Re: Using Flourite Substrate?
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Sun Sep 13, 2015 4:51 pmby daverave087
Thanks for the info, I'm actually not planning on using live plants, so I think I'd rather use sand. I just need to figure out how to clean it before I put it in the tank because my house doesn't have a hose hookup...
Re: Using Flourite Substrate?
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Sun Sep 13, 2015 6:19 pmby steve
Pool filter sand will be a bit cleaner to use. Also add some polyfil or polishing pads to pick up the fine particles during the first day or so.