hi im just setting up a new tank i want to use sand , can i use play sand from argos. do i need to clean it . my tank is 48 inches by 21 inches height is 25 inches . do i need a deep subtrate? soory loads of qu. can i use coloured gravel mixed in colin1325 thanks
Sand Subtrate For My New Tank
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will i be able to mix just a small amount of coloured stone ok
Argos playsand is fine, but expect to be syphoning off the noticeable poop regularily as it really shows it up. Of course you can mix in some gravel, but I'm wondering why you would want to do this?
As for the depth, it depends on whether you are growing plants or not. I had 1 1/2 - 2 inches of playsand on top of some first layer laterite for the plants.
As previously said, stick some in a bucket and run water into the bucket until the cloudiness goes. Don't overfill the bucket though or it makes it tricky if you want to swirl the sand around a bit.
I have recently changed to Maidenhead Aquatics fine black gravel. A bit bigger than sand, but looks smart and is easier to keep.
Squid
As for the depth, it depends on whether you are growing plants or not. I had 1 1/2 - 2 inches of playsand on top of some first layer laterite for the plants.
As previously said, stick some in a bucket and run water into the bucket until the cloudiness goes. Don't overfill the bucket though or it makes it tricky if you want to swirl the sand around a bit.
I have recently changed to Maidenhead Aquatics fine black gravel. A bit bigger than sand, but looks smart and is easier to keep.
Squid
mark.w.jones
Fish Herder
Yes but it will look crap
. If you mean adding some larger, natural colour pebbles then thats a different story. Sand and small stones / gravel never looks right IMO and they always get really mixed up. Either stick to just sand or just gravel. 
Yes but it will look crap
hi will argos sand on its own look carp
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