From Gravel To Sand Tank Pics

[Harlequins]

Well here's an update pic,originally i had gravel but for the love of cories,i have replaced with sand...

It makes the tank look bigger and more spacious me thinks...

What do you reckon??

Before

After- sorry pic a bit dark

 

[Ben M]

cool, it looks loads bigger, and a lot better aswell.

 

[KoiKris]

I think the overall look of sand is much better. Stops so much reflection glare off the gravel and you really get to see the true colours of the fish. Good job, looks awesome!

 

[CrystalClear16]

Wow that looks great, I am sure your cories will appreciate it!

I have been reading up on switching to sand and seriously considering it. Your pics have just convinced me

 

[pjandnoo]

How big is your tank and how much sand did you end up using? I think sand looks so much more natural, Good job!!

 

[Harlequins]

Thanks all

How big is your tank and how much sand did you end up using? I think sand looks so much more natural, Good job!!

My tank is a Rena 4ft long x 15 x 18 high
I original bought 1 bag of 15kg argos playsand,but it needed more so i've got another bag,so i reckon about 18kg of sand was used

 

[Pipe Dream]

i dont like your tank but i appreciate the fact you chose a standard yellow sand instead of the often used white one. i find the yellow a lot more natural for a freshwater tank. i unfortunately went with a near white shade, perhaps trying to imitate a coral reef or something, but regret it somewhat.

 

[Ben M]

i thought i recognised it. i've got that tank!!!

 

[Honeythorn]

I think that looks a lot better indeed, though the fake plants and how they're placed isn't very natural, I'd say you could do with a lot more of them and not in such straight lines either.

The cories must be loving snuffling through all the sand though!

 

[mr130gallon]

i think i might change my tank over to sand, but it might be hard...

 

[Amberleaf]

Ooh, it's nice!

I have sand in my new 10-gallon but it's like two inches deep in some places and I'm not quite sure what to do with it. However, as it's all settled and stuffs I don't wanna fidget with it.

I like the way the plants are placed. Also loved your fish.

Umm.... Are your fish, like, gigantic or something, or are the cories really small?!

 

[CrystalClear16]

i think i might change my tank over to sand, but it might be hard...

I did it yesturday, it really isnt.

 

[fluvial]

I thionk the sand pics look really good - better than the gravel.
But does it take more maintenance to keep clean ?
I went with gravel for that reason.

 

[Knox213]

De Ja Vu.

i saw this tank in my dream

Anyway

I Like it.

 

[snowflake311]

Looks like a Cory cat heaven.