which substrate for malawi..

[kingz]

Pool filter sand (PSF)? Anyone here familiar with this media.. used as a substrate by frontosa fans n they say its very good.. i just bought a 4ft by 1.8ft tank n want to know whats the best substrate to use.. coral sand ( i heard its not advisable because it injures the mbunas mouth) fine river sand or... pls recommend.

[RazorBlade]

Originally Posted by kingz

Pool filter sand (PSF)? Anyone here familiar with this media.. used as a substrate by frontosa fans n they say its very good.. i just bought a 4ft by 1.8ft tank n want to know whats the best substrate to use.. coral sand ( i heard its not advisable because it injures the mbunas mouth) fine river sand or... pls recommend.

Pool filter sand works great. There are many other sand types in the market that works equally as well.

Coral sand is ok - depending on the grain, it may or may not injure mbuna's mouth. For Peacocks & sand-sifting Haps, coral sand may not be suitable though.

If it's just Mbuna, you can also "get away" with gravel.

[DISCIPLE]

i use 3m color quartz aggregate in the "t" grade. its quartz coated with ceramic. its guaranteed to not leech or bleed 3yr warranty. also it wont fade,heavier than sand and wont syphon up during cleaning. makes my tank look like i clean it daily. cost me 30.00 per 50lbs. bag at my local pool contractor. they will even send you samples of all colors and grades free! i through in some 2" black mexican beach pebbles and larger rocks to make them happier.

[presario316]

I'm using Holland sand (river sand?) for my tank of Afras, Yellow Lab and peacocks. Thinking of rescaping with white, fine coral sand. getting bored with current set up

[RazorBlade]

How does Holland sand look like? I'm looking for a darker sand, medium dark grey or even brownish like silica sand ... but no luck to-date.

I've been using fine coral sand without any problems.

[hypersushi2]

My wife's friend had a marine tank with super bleached white substrate. I assumed it was coral sand but now that you guys mentioned the sythetic material with coating, could that be it? Coz I can never find the same whiteness in coral sand in any of the LFS.

[presario316]

Originally Posted by RazorBlade

How does Holland sand look like? I'm looking for a darker sand, medium dark grey or even brownish like silica sand ... but no luck to-date.

I've been using fine coral sand without any problems.

holland sand i thikn also called river sand, so that's why i think it has got different sizes, colors. Size between 1-2mm. I've seen some guys using it in their planted tanks as well together with base fert.

[silkhanz]

what is this Pool filter sand (PSF)??.. is it buffer like coral sand?.. and where i can buy it in KL??..

i tried to find coral sand which is suitable for my sand-sifting Haps.. unfortunately, there aint any small enough.. where i can get them??..

help me..