Home Depot Gravel for tank - Aquarium Forum
Apr 5, 2009 · It was under five dollars for what would be at least $30 at the LFS. As long as it's safe for ponds, it's probably safe for an aquarium. Don't boil rocks TOO much, they can explode!! (rare but possible) This can create other problems than just harming fishes. The gravel is called VIGORO PEA PEBBLES. Is this OK>>>>>>>.
Home Depot Gravel | Freshwater Substrates - Gravel, Sand Forum
Oct 23, 2009 · Though my plants have taken off, and I doubt I'll be cleaning the substrate much when the carpet forms. To clean the substrate: (should be done for all substrate) 1 Pillow Case. 1 Bucket/Pale. Runing water. I fill the pillow case with substrate and let Let the faucet run.
Pea gravel as substrate? | Aquarium Plants Forum - FishLore …
Sep 1, 2016 · Cloudiness just means it could have been rinsed a bit better, but no big deal If/when you fill the tank again, place a small plate on the substrate and pour the water onto the plate, not the gravel. You're exactly right. The tank is now clean. I now have a Penguin 350 running (350 GPH), and a 300 watt heater going at 80 degrees.
What Kind Of Aquarium Safe Sand from Home Depot?
Feb 4, 2018. #6. Any of those sands mentioned will work and be safe. I currently have a tank using the red Repti-sand made by Zoo Med. it’s 100% natural and dye free. As the name suggests it’s typically used in reptile habitats. I opted for this sand because I wanted something reddish in color and an added bonus of this sand is it’s made ...
Paver base for substrate from Home Depot for 4 bucks
Jan 24, 2020 · To test for thing 2 you need a nice test kit with a battery of tests, like iron, copper, gH, kh etc. Powder some of your rock thoroughly, then add to a glass pickle jar. Fill the jar 3/4 with water 1/4 with your dust and leave room to shake the mixture. Put cellophane over the top before putting the lid on.
Cheap gravel | Freshwater Substrates - Gravel, Sand Forum
Mar 27, 2007 · I just picked up a 50LB bag of Pea Gravel from Home Depot for $2.79. Extremely dirty out of out the bag, but after a lot (and I mean A LOT) of rinsing, it looks great. Thanks for the idea and tips.. I'm only using a small amount (for now), but even so, can't beat the value. Prices for 'aquarium gravel' at a fish store are downright ludicrous.
Can I put sand over gravel? | Freshwater Substrates - Gravel, Sand …
1,931. Feb 16, 2013. #2. Howdy, welcome to fishlore! You won't hurt anything by doing it.. but if you have fish/snails that like to dig and/or a strong enough current in the tank eventually the sand will start falling between the gravel and the gravel will …
Gravel vacuum? - Aquarium Forum
Apr 25, 2023 · The Home Depot 5 Gallon Orange Homer Bucket 05GLHD2 - The Home Depot Use the 5 Gal. Orange Homer Bucket to haul parts, paint, topsoil and other household and work-site items. This orange, plastic bucket holds up to a 9 in. bucket grid.
Which substrate should I use for loaches | Loaches Forum
Oct 30, 2021 · It's okay to layer pea gravel over the current substrate. Eventually both gravel types will mix & give the tank a unique look. Completely changing out gravel can really mess things up biologically speaking. Oh, okay; I also have an MTS problem and was hoping the loaches would take care of it.
switching from gravel to sand? - Aquarium Forum
Nov 29, 2014 · I've done this twice. It's no big deal. I used pool filter sand from Home Depot both tanks. I netted the fish and put them in buckets with airstones and heaters. If you prep correctly, ie. Rinse the sand, rinse, rinse and rinse again.