Ocean theme-freshwater aquarium?

[bettamama]

puppyrjjkm, that's the exact sand i used and I never had any problems with it as far as it circulating in the tank. When I first put it in, some of it floated to the top, but I took the net to that and I didn't have any other problems other than that. I just HATE cleaning sand.

[Jupiter]

I love black sand! I know a few forumers use that, and like it.

What I have in one of my tanks is very fine gravel that looks like sand. That could work, too. It doesn't get kicked up by the fish.

[puppyrjjkm]

Thanks guys, Jupiter... the fine gravel you have that looks like sand, where did you get it? I think I could handle that :) I'm also thinking of using my 5 gallon, use sand (like the link I posted), and have 3 ADF and one male betta, no filter.

[Jupiter]

I found mine at a LPS, but I think I also saw it being sold at a Petsmart. I forgot what it was called, though.I think it was Geo something...

[puppyrjjkm]

Okay I'll have to look next time I'm there, since I have no LFS, just walmart and petsmart :( I couldn't really use the gravel vaccum in the little 5 gallon, so how would I clean the sand?

[veganchick]

fake coral would work ot great! Just stay away from fake plants!!!! (even silk ones!) They have some really cool backgrounds at most petstores that would be really cool for a sw themed tank!

[puppyrjjkm]

No fake plants? That's all I've ever used...

[dramaqueen]

I've never had any problems with fake plants, plastic or silk. "knocks on wood".

[puppyrjjkm]

Originally Posted by dramaqueen

I've never had any problems with fake plants, plastic or silk. "knocks on wood".

Yeah same here. Only one plant tore at my male bettas tail. But as soon as I removed it he was fine. The same plant doesn't affect my crowntail either.

[veganchick]

Originally Posted by puppyrjjkm

No fake plants? That's all I've ever used...

I know, me too for over a year........ But trust me, one of your fish will eventually get caught and die... or get really torn up... Please don't use fake plants!!!! I know most people don't have too much trouble at first, but fish get curious, and well.. It all goes downhill from there.