Gravel for brackish GSP tank?
Gravel for brackish GSP tank?
I was considering switching from sand to black gravel in my GSP tank (high brackish). Is this ok to do?
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Welch4
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Re: Gravel for brackish GSP tank?
I preffer to use a sand bed as the gsp tend to rest their stomach on it when they sleep. As far as gravel goes I dont see much benefit. But if you are looking for a rockier subtate you could try a crushed coral which to the extent of my knowledge will buffer your ph that the gsp requires.
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Re: Gravel for brackish GSP tank?
If you were switching for aesthetics, I would still recommend a sand. You could try a tahitian moon sand.
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Re: Gravel for brackish GSP tank?
When I first started my GSP tank I triple washed play sand with no problems. Kept it until SG 1.015
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Re: Gravel for brackish GSP tank?
Why and what did you switch to at 1.015?
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Re: Gravel for brackish GSP tank?
Aragonite sand is best to maintain a STEADY pH, around 8
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Re: Gravel for brackish GSP tank?
Welch4 wrote:Why and what did you switch to at 1.015?
^This along with the fact it looks better in Full Marine.Pufferpunk wrote:Aragonite sand is best to maintain a STEADY pH, around 8
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