Putting up the growout tank ..

[cajunamy]

I'm getting my 37 gallon growout ready. Can I use play sand? I'm trying to keep things cheap to appease my dh ... will do gravel if need be.

[MrVampire181]

You're gonna want a bare bottom tank...trust me it's way easier to clean.

[DarkMoon17]

^^^Agreed, plus i takes FOREVER to clean play sand and it raises the pH, which you don't want with bettas. Just go with the bare bottom, much easier and it's free! :)

[MrVampire181]

Gravel is expensive too....and more for decorative tanks. Plus I prefer the look of bare bottomed tanks.

[cajunamy]

i bought gravel, silk plants (large craft type) terra cotta pots (gonna either plug or break them) and a log deco .. so what do y'all think about decorations in the growout?

[MrVampire181]

It's a personal preference. You can but it'll be harder to clean...just remember that.