Z zeebo Member Jun 11, 2010 1,986 1 36 ct ,usa Oct 2, 2013 #1 I would like to add a bit more gravel to one of the tanks, as some areas are very thin . Will this harm the biological media living on the present gravel ? thanks,
I would like to add a bit more gravel to one of the tanks, as some areas are very thin . Will this harm the biological media living on the present gravel ? thanks,
beencees Member Nov 5, 2011 448 0 16 Brisbane Oct 3, 2013 #2 Nope, it should be fine as you are not removing any of the gravel containing the good bacteria.
bigbird Pleco Profiles Moderator - RIP FRIEND Sep 9, 2010 6,306 1 36 Sydney, AUSTRALIA Oct 3, 2013 #3 add it little by little and it should be no problem. cheers jk :thumbup:
Z zeebo Member Jun 11, 2010 1,986 1 36 ct ,usa Oct 4, 2013 #4 thanks guys, was worried about smothering any good bacteria, so will add slowly. :thumbup:
M mark49 Member Nov 13, 2013 6 0 1 Australia Nov 15, 2013 #5 I just ordered 4 bags of 3mm gold substrate for my up comming peppermint tanks.I hope this is what they will like.
I just ordered 4 bags of 3mm gold substrate for my up comming peppermint tanks.I hope this is what they will like.
bigbird Pleco Profiles Moderator - RIP FRIEND Sep 9, 2010 6,306 1 36 Sydney, AUSTRALIA Nov 16, 2013 #6 good stuff, post a photo when done. cheers jk :thumbup: