sand for bottom?

by **clairebee1** on Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:13 pm

ok more questions lol! Well i have always loved the look of sand at the bottom of the tank, but do not know how to go about putting the sand into the tank, do i need to do anything to the sand before putting it in? Or should i just stick with gravel stones? Claire x

by **pippoodle** on Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:15 pm

i and lots of other people use play sand from argos - etc
all you need to do is to rinse it well - get rid of the dust 0 then add to the tank

if you want plants have it around 1 1/2 " deep

by **clairebee1** on Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:21 pm

thank you very much Smile

x

by **kizno1** on Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:52 pm

or you can use tesco play sand its like £2 for 10kg and you just do the same thing Very Happy

by **lilacamy931** on Sun Nov 01, 2009 4:38 pm

Yep as above hon, wash well so the water runs clear, layer on the bottom, a little tip when filling up, put a plate on top of the sand and gently pour water onto the plate, this will disperse the water easily, without mixing up the sand too much and less cloudy water x

by **clairebee1** on Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:11 pm

Thanks guys ! Your so helpful x

by **Netty** on Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:18 pm

Cute avatar Claire love

by **clairebee1** on Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:19 pm

Why thank you, im getting so excited im off to pick up my male tomorrow i cannot wait! Smile

Thanks for all your advice!

by **Netty** on Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:29 pm

You're welcome Claire and I'm sure you'll come home with a gorgeous helalthy boy. Don't forget we need lots of pics too Very Happy

by **clairebee1** on Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:30 pm

Oh yes i shall be making sure i get alot! and ive think i have made a huge mistake lol! about the sand as i have already had my tank set up now for a few days, and i havn't put the sand in.. can i still put it in even though there is water? or is it a no go?! thanks again! Smile

by **Netty** on Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:43 pm

You can but it may take longer for the sand to settle, so will look murky for a little while Very Happy

If you can I would get the sand in as soon as possible to give it time before the Betta goes in thumbup

by **clairebee1** on Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:44 pm

Thank you. I will keep you updated! x

by **Netty** on Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:51 pm

Good luck....not long to go now cheers

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