Re: sand vs gravel

["Walter McCree" <wmccree@usa.net>]

John,
I was also concerned about this when I read a similar thread a few months
ago.  I decided to try sand in 4 tanks.  Two and a half months later
everything is still running great.  I only wish the sand was a shade darker.
Just my experience.
Walt
----- Original Message -----
From: John Wubbolt <BigJohnW@webtv.net>
To: <apisto@admin.listbox.com>
Sent: Friday, April 09, 1999 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: sand vs gravel


> My only concern about using sand is that I tend to use outside power
> filter on many of my breeding tanks and I've read that very small sand
> particles will get into the propeller part of the motor and burn them
> out.   In a tank where I use Hydro Sponge filters this wouldn't be a
> problem.   Just some food for thought.
> John
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