changing substrate

[Ron]

When getting pool filter sand (PFS) make sure you get the larger grain as opposed to the small grain sand. The larger is easier to syphon waste off of and less likely to get exceptionally stirred up.

[linuxrulesusa]

When getting pool filter sand (PFS) make sure you get the larger grain as opposed to the small grain sand. The larger is easier to syphon waste off of and less likely to get exceptionally stirred up.

IIRC this is usually called 20 grit?

[davemack]

What do people think about useing sand as a sustrate??

[djlamonica]

I absolutely hate sand,  some people swear buy it.  Its just going to be a personal preference thing.   

[Super Turtleman]

I like the look of sand versus gravel. It does get in your filters though...

[TrailerParkFishTanks]

When you change your substrate is there a danger of ammonia or nitrite spikes? from my understanding the beneficial bacteria grows on surfaces like your rocks and glass (and in filter) would you wipe most of that out in your substrate?

[linuxrulesusa]

If you have a decent and/or large filter, e.g an oversized aquaclear or Hydro IV/V, I would not worry about this.