Down2Earth
Large Bristlenose
Number of posts : 203
Location : Seaside california
Thank You Points : 1
Registration date : 2012-02-18
 | | Subject: Bare bottom or gravel ? Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:16 pm | |
| ok so bare bottom tank or should i keep my gravel in the tank ? i noticed the fry flip over the gravel to get the algae on the bottom of the pebbles. but bare bottom would be easier to clean. so what do you guys think ? | |
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dlj76us
Small Fry
Number of posts : 30
Location : Ohio, USA
Thank You Points : 2
Registration date : 2012-08-12
| | Subject: Re: Bare bottom or gravel ? Wed Sep 19, 2012 12:44 am | |
| I personally use gravel in my tanks. More surface area for algae to grow on them so they can graze. I've never been one much for bare bottom except in hospital tanks as it doesn't seem natural. I want the tanks to be as natural for the fish as possible and pleasing to the eye also.
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kfenk
V.I.P Member
 Number of posts : 1432
Age : 40
Location : Adelaide, South Australia
Thank You Points : 79
Registration date : 2009-11-09
| | Subject: Re: Bare bottom or gravel ? Wed Sep 19, 2012 2:54 am | |
| http://www.bristlenoseworld.com/t1566-the-best-substrate-for-your-bristlenose | |
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Doug
Bristlenose King
Number of posts : 3128
Age : 38
Location : Adelaide, South Australia
Job/hobbies : Aquatic ecologist/genetisist
Humor : yes please :)
Thank You Points : 198
Registration date : 2010-05-08
| | Subject: Re: Bare bottom or gravel ? Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:14 pm | |
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