Substrate Recommendations for 240 Gallon Piraya Tank?

[The-Almighty-Zugs]

Zugs I have a course grain sand that’s is mixed with almost pebbles that can give a nice natural look in one of my tanks. It has served me well.

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Dloks bro you would be surprised how hard it is to find big tanks in Ontario. When I was there on my scouting mission last month I couldn’t find much at all. That’s why I am bringing 2-3 tanks from here when I move. The prices are brutal. People sell setups on kijiji for whatever they pay in the store or even more. I was quite disgusted tbh. I find sweet deals all the time here in Alberta.

Do you by chance have the names of the sand and gravel you use? Perhaps any links?

 

[Matteus]

Not really. I got it from a lfs (local fish store) near me. What I would suggest is try a quarry or some sort of concrete place. I found out that is where the lfs sources their supply from after I spent $70 on sand.

 

[The-Almighty-Zugs]

I like white sand

I've heard that light colored sand is not good for Piranhas because they reflect shadows and this can make the fish scared. Is this true?

 

[The-Almighty-Zugs]

It can damage the propeller inside causing you to have to replace it but other that is all I know about sand and filters. My pool filter sand is heavy enough that even if I flick some upwards it settles right back down. It’s a nice heavy sand.

Do you have a link to it by chance?

 

[fishhead0103666]

I have an unopened bag of it that Ive been using as a stool, I’ll get you a picture of it in the morning bud.

 

[The-Almighty-Zugs]

I have an unopened bag of it that Ive been using as a stool, I’ll get you a picture of it in the morning bud.

Thanks so much once again! You are a gentleman and a scholar.

 

[fishhead0103666]

Gentleman maybe but I’m certainly not a scholar. I’m just a guy that is willing to help out my fishkeeping comrades.

 

[fishhead0103666]

Thanks so much once again! You are a gentleman and a scholar.

Also, you’re making me feel like I’m 50 lol. I’m actually 18.

 

[The-Almighty-Zugs]

Also, you’re making me feel like I’m 50 lol. I’m actually 18.

Well even at 18 you know more than me at 23.

 

[The-Almighty-Zugs]

Not really. I got it from a lfs (local fish store) near me. What I would suggest is try a quarry or some sort of concrete place. I found out that is where the lfs sources their supply from after I spent $70 on sand.

Are there any substrates with a black/brown (dirt) look like in this video?

Obviously maybe not the Seachem Flourish Black Sand as it may have caused the whole algae problem the guy is having.

But I do love that dirt look. Not pure black as to look artificial but like natural dirt.Anything that you know of? Would getting substrate for a planted take without having any plants be a bad idea? Maybe too expensive? I don't need algae or other things growing as this will be my first setup. Want to start slow.