Re: White Silica Sand

[IDMiamiBob <IDMiamiBob@aol.com>]

In a message dated 98-01-19 17:30:14 EST, Leo writes:

<< I would like to know from
> experienced Apisto keepers and breeders if white silica sand is suitable for
> use in a planted community tank and also in Apisto breeding tanks. >>
>>
Im my experience, white gravel makes Apistos "paranoid"  I had a friend in
Welland who had two trios of A. borrellii in tanks with white sand.  There had
been no spawning activity after a considerable time, even though he had
acceptable water conditions and feeding regimen.  I took one trio home and got
a spawn in about a week over a black substrate and with the back of the tank
painted black.  While I have seen little difference between painted and clear
backs, the substrate color seems to play a significant role in whether the
fish are willing to settle in.  The darker the better, it seems.