Sand Preference?

[southpaw23]

Hi there,

Just wanting to find out what are everyones preference on the grade of sand to include in the tank...i know some have taken the bare bottom route and I have opted for a shallow sand bed for aesthetic purpose and was wondering what most have to say about the different grades of sand...i've looked at the grade 0 and 1 and still deciding between the two. Was wondering what ya'lls opinion were on this?

so fire away....

[AlfaRomeo]

Grade 0 is too fine as I have discovered. Easily blown away if u use tunzes in your tank. Grade 1/2 would be better since you are not aiming for a DSB anyway. Thats my preference after my ordeal with Grade 0.

Remember, its just a PREFERENCE for me.

[Kelmen]

IMO:

for DSB, 0 and 1 best.

Else, >= 2

[SBS_Transit]

For me i prefer 0 grade sand

[blueheaven]

I use grade 1 sand in my tank and it does not really get affected by the tunze

Try not to get too big grain sizes as if you plan to have a cuke, they might not accept large sand grains

[southpaw23]

So...grade 1 it is.....thanks for all your input guys!

Tomorrow's the big day...tank arrival...WOO HOO!!

Will update ya'll with pictures soon....

cheers!

[FuEl]

A mixture of 2 grades of sand would be preferable to prevent the compaction of sandbeds overtime especially if you are planning for a DSB. Grade 0 is too fine in my opinion..maybe a mixture of grade 1 and 2 might be good.