salon_1928 Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Hi Everyone, I'm looking for some advice - I'm about a week away from putting stuff in my tank and I'm looking for some substrate recommendations. I've looked at a quite a few and I'm partial to some of the CaribSea products. I like the salt and pepper look with quite a bit of pepper. Online I've found some that are specifically branded for Cichlid tanks, however, the ones that I've found at my LFS's look like they're intended for salt water tanks. Can I use those? A course sand is the appearance that I like but I'm not sure if that's best. My stocking plan so far: Cyps, Julies and Shellies. Tank is approx. 70 gallons. Cheers and thanks, Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzz30tt Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 My advice would to be getting a bag of white or nearwhite pool filter sand and a bag or two of Tahitian moonsand then. Mix to taste and serve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Influence Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 I Have Some CaribSea Aragonite Mixed With black Tahitian If Yer In Edmonton Anytime Soon . You Call It Salt And Pepper I Call It Oreo ..... Its Not Enough To Cover 70 Gallons But Its A Good Start ... In A 70 It Might Cover 1" Blake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourceAquatics Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 we have a ton of sand and gravel. We do do carry caribsea brand as well. 22-25lbs bags for $15.00 each I believe we have the salt & pepper look you are looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salon_1928 Posted May 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 I Have Some CaribSea Aragonite Mixed With black Tahitian If Yer In Edmonton Anytime Soon . You Call It Salt And Pepper I Call It Oreo ..... Its Not Enough To Cover 70 Gallons But Its A Good Start ... In A 70 It Might Cover 1" Blake Thanks Blake - I'm definately leaning towards mixing to get the look I want. Chances are I won't be up in Edmonton over the next couple of weeks but if I am I'll keep you in mind. Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 I had a mix of 66% black and 33% Play Sand - I really like that look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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