Substrate for Pleco Tank

[soltari007]

I'm thinking of adding fine sand into my pleco tank, but worried that it will clog up my filters... any suggestions bro? Currently my tank is black oyama, the fish are settled but they generally turn darker also :(

[SoToNgMaN]

lapis sand ... or lapis pebbles of 1 cm size ...

[soltari007]

so soft sand no chance?

[celticfish]

soltari007,

You can put your inlet mid-way of the tank height.
Then use the OTTO sponge.
This fit nicely over the Eheim Pro two series inlet basket.
They are hanging just in front of aunties cashier at C328.
One pack has three pieces.

[soltari007]

ok i've done it! And the effect is super nice!!!! Transformed my tank from shadowy mysterious feel, into snow wolf lake!!! :D

[Edmundo]

I'm thinking of adding fine sand into my pleco tank, but worried that it will clog up my filters... any suggestions bro? Currently my tank is black oyama, the fish are settled but they generally turn darker also :(


i using lapis for pleco.............. :)

[lyh]

ok i've done it! And the effect is super nice!!!! Transformed my tank from shadowy mysterious feel, into snow wolf lake!!! :D

Bro so is your filter choked? :confused:

[soltari007]

no bro, I i raised the pump inflow abt 3", now only floating sediments will be ****ed in. Of course, I placed the pump where I notice the plecos will fight and "stir up shit" :D

[soltari007]

And here it is... you saw it here on plecoclub.org first :D

Before Shot
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/2473874974_cd76ac06a2.jpg

After Shot
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2160/2473875392_2053279fcb.jpg

[Edmundo]

WOw u dive into amazon to take this pic? Great Job! :)

[soltari007]

Thanks bro :)

Here's a movie to go along with it :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIennsF5kbQ

[Savant]

That is a brilliant setup... May I ask where you purchase those slate pieces?

Thanks

[soltari007]

from a LFS that already closed down bro :)

[chilicrabz]

That is a brilliant setup... May I ask where you purchase those slate pieces?

Thanks

328 has a few packs left, but condition not very satisfying, mostly in smaller pieces liao.....instead of a few large pc.

[Edmundo]

That is a brilliant setup... May I ask where you purchase those slate pieces?

Thanks

bro, go landscape nusery try ur luck confirm cheaper den lfs. :)

[hanyao]

where is landscape nusery ? they sell driftwood and pleco stuff ?

[SoToNgMaN]

landscape nursery refers to places like Far East Flora and Prince Flower Shop.

they dun sell driftwoods and pleco specialised stuff ... but plant related stuff can be used for plecos.

[Edmundo]

where is landscape nusery ? they sell driftwood and pleco stuff ?

I think DW yes. If you dirve, go to LCK look for Teo who sell aquatic plats, i used to buy big DWs from them.