substrate for 80g help plz!

semperfimrn1 · 12-29-2012, 08:31 AM

starting a new 80g tank and need ideas for gravel

plant wise would just be the basic kinds. nothing needing hardcore lighting or c02.

looking for something natural looking.

any ideas or anybody have pics of theres?

something that would be ideal for vacuuming while cleaning also

stuck in the middle of the road here lol

ftwchopper · 12-29-2012, 10:50 AM

Safe-t-sorb is a nice natural looking gravel and its very cheap.Found at tractor supply.

Diana · 12-29-2012, 04:28 PM

Don't vacuum a planted substrate.

Another vote for STS.

12-29-2012, 08:31 AM	#1
semperfimrn1 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 143	substrate for 80g help plz! starting a new 80g tank and need ideas for gravel plant wise would just be the basic kinds. nothing needing hardcore lighting or c02. looking for something natural looking. any ideas or anybody have pics of theres? something that would be ideal for vacuuming while cleaning also stuck in the middle of the road here lol

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12-29-2012, 10:50 AM	#2
ftwchopper Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: woodstock connecticut Posts: 35	Safe-t-sorb is a nice natural looking gravel and its very cheap.Found at tractor supply.

12-29-2012, 04:28 PM	#3
Diana Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Contra Costa CA Posts: 5,012	Don't vacuum a planted substrate. Another vote for STS.