land_lubber Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I'm setting up Lake Mawali tank and need some opinions on what you guys think looks better. I have 3 options for sand and am a little undecided between 2 of them but will put all three in and tell me what you think. Option 1: I really like this one but don't think I have enough for my tank. Option 2: Not too sure about this one. Option 3: I quite like this one as well. Its a mix of option1 & 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 i like option 2, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I always go for the darkest substrate as the fish colour up more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Darker is better for fish colour as Caryl has pointed out, but alot of african tanks have white sand as that is what colour coral or argonite is.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
land_lubber Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Thanks guys keep them coming. Once I get more opinions I will make a decision. I reason I'm leaning more towards option 1 was the buffering effect that that coral sand will have and I'm not too sure if option 2 will do that. Its just sand I got from bunnings a long time ago for a tank but I didn't end up using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkie Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 option 1 for me im afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostknife Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 option 1 for me what type of cichlids r u getting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
land_lubber Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 option 1 for me what type of cichlids r u getting Not 100% sure yet but prob peacocks and haps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trace&steve Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 number one for me thats what we use i like the lighter gravel looks nicer but thats only my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Torn between 1 or 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I think option 3 is nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 They always look different after they're in the tank, and with 100w of light shining on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 option 2. definitely option 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
land_lubber Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Thanks everyone I'm leaning more towards number two now and figure if I don't like it I can just siphon it out. Now another question should I use coral rock? or river stones? river stones will be free since we have a garden full of them. I am also going to use one of those reptile one rock backgrounds instead of the juwel ones which cost an arm and a leg to buy (the juwel ones that is). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Its your tank, Why dnt you just choose the one YOU like best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
land_lubber Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I know its my tank and I am asking for peoples opinions to help me decide because I can't quite make my mind up I will post some pics up at the end of next week when I have it done and see what people think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Well based on opinions so far people will either love it, think it is too light, or think it is too dark :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
land_lubber Posted April 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Haha yeap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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