F8 puffers sand or stones ????????

newman · Post by **newman** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 2:29 pm

should f8's be kept in a tank with sand or stones just keep seeing mixed information, what do you keep your puffers on ??? sand or stones ?? thanks

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 2:42 pm

Aragonite sand or crushed coral is best, to maintain the pH around a steady 8.

newman · Post by **newman** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 2:44 pm

ill buy some tomorrow

HRPuffersnStuff · Post by **HRPuffersnStuff** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 4:25 pm

I have a mix of play sand and crushed coral.

Matty P · Post by **Matty P** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:24 pm

Is just normal gravel suitable for F8s?

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 10:13 pm

It works fine, but having a PH buffer is nice, if you prefer the look but want the PH buffer, just toss a tufa stone in there, does the same thing.

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