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Gravel for brackish GSP tank?
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:14 pm
by Cinder
I was considering switching from sand to black gravel in my GSP tank (high brackish). Is this ok to do?
Re: Gravel for brackish GSP tank?
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:50 pm
by Welch4
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.
Re: Gravel for brackish GSP tank?
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 12:20 pm
by Welch4
If you were switching for aesthetics, I would still recommend a sand. You could try a tahitian moon sand.
Re: Gravel for brackish GSP tank?
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:37 pm
by sgtmyers88
When I first started my GSP tank I triple washed play sand with no problems. Kept it until SG 1.015
Re: Gravel for brackish GSP tank?
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:54 pm
by Welch4
Why and what did you switch to at 1.015?
Re: Gravel for brackish GSP tank?
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:18 pm
by Pufferpunk
Aragonite sand is best to maintain a STEADY pH, around 8
Re: Gravel for brackish GSP tank?
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:13 pm
by sgtmyers88
Welch4 wrote:Why and what did you switch to at 1.015?
Pufferpunk wrote:Aragonite sand is best to maintain a STEADY pH, around 8
^This along with the fact it looks better in Full Marine.