Your aquarium looks so much better with sand! Im doing the same thing. Is your tank a 55 gallon? Did you raise your intake tube?
@bobbygsproaquarium
4 жыл бұрын
My tank is a 72 gallon bowfront and I'm so glad I switched to sand. Yes you should raise your intake to reduce the amount of sand getting in your filters. Thanks for watching!
@affordableaquariumservices1663
4 жыл бұрын
@@bobbygsproaquarium thank you I really appreciate it but I thought you're supposed to add one pound of sand for a gallon of tank and you only added 50 lb so I'm assuming I could add 40 lb of sand to my 55 gallon. I cant wait to get started! Great video
@sean-gf6kg
7 ай бұрын
@@affordableaquariumservices1663just a guideline. You generally want about an inch, at the least.
@FatherFish
8 ай бұрын
The tank and fish will enjoy live plants growing in the new substrate.
@graffkidMYLO
5 жыл бұрын
Great video but man did my phone slap my face while I was watching this. Your voice got me sleepy
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
I've sent hidden commands to cellphones to give a slap if you're nodding off lol. I'm trying to improve as I go, check a more current video. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@frank88ster
Жыл бұрын
Agree,..so funny man...lol!
@mrek2068
4 жыл бұрын
I think you're absolutely right when you said - "the black background combined with the white sand really makes the colours pop". Beautiful aquarium.
@bobbygsproaquarium
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment!
@lazylathe
Жыл бұрын
Can confirm that a sand bottom is way cleaner and easier to keep clean than a gravel substrate! My FX6 catches about 95% of the waste with the remainder being stuck around plant roots and decorations. A quick vacuum and it is done! Canadian Tire sells pool sand and I use that one, it is very nice and white with zero dust! Absolutely LOVED your store in London!!!!
@bobbygsproaquarium
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@iamdivine2920
2 ай бұрын
I have been searching for tutorials on this topic for days. On google, KZitem and tiktok. and this is BY FAR the best tutorial I have seen. I’m not doing a total change, I’m just putting some aqua soil on the bottom of the tank then putting the old sand back in on top so hopefully a cycle crash won’t be an issue but man thanks for this
@thelittlethingsinlife239
9 ай бұрын
I changed to sand 30yrs ago. Cichlids love digging in it
@tortoiseteacher
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the step by step! You're the real MVP! I'm making the adjustment from gravel to sand in my 150 gallon tank.
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm sure after you switch you'll never look back! With sand you just have to be careful cleaning the glass to be sure there's no sand in your cleaning sponge or it will scratch the glass for good.
@Ace1973ish
9 ай бұрын
Isn’t that weird, I have been wondering all day about the easiest way to change, and this video pops up
@loveylynn4794
5 жыл бұрын
I have a 55 gal. cichlid tank, and I love the sand! Used to do the gravel. but sand is a lot cleaner. Have a couple of geophagus that are spewing the sand around all the time. Good to know that the sand is better for cichlids also. The water is crystal clear all the time. Don't hesitate to change to sand if you are wary. I did, and not sorry I made the change. I also used the pool filter sand, and the biggest job was rinsing, but if you can do it by the bucket with an outdoor hose - it goes much faster.
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
I agree, I'd guess anyone that switches from gravel to sand would also agree. It's important to have lots of water flow so the poop doesn't settle on the bottom. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@icegypsy99
5 жыл бұрын
Your tank is simple but really beautiful. I'm going with Sand for the 1st time on my new tank soon. I've chosen to go with a coarser sand from Caribsea (crystal river). Hoping it goes well.
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! For me the advantage in sand is that it's fine enough that the fish and food waste doesn't settle down through the top layer. I'm hopeful in you choosing a courser grain that you will get out of it what you're hoping to. I'd love to find out how it goes. That's for watching!
@TobeyNord
4 жыл бұрын
i have sand and i went and got a sponge filter to put on the intake of my hang on back filter system. had to modify it but it works super! also replaced the cartridge filters with carbon filter pads cut to fit. now my water is the clearest it's ever been.
@matthewrandall7180
5 жыл бұрын
I've been looking at doing this for my tank which is a trigon 190 and thinking about how you did yours has now convinced me to get my act together and get it done thanks for the good advice 👌👌😁
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Your welcome I'm glad you see the huge benefit to using sand. Be sure you have plenty of water flow across the substrate and your results will amaze you. I appreciate you watching my channel!
@Diosesdepapel
4 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous results with your substrate change , Fish looks Great with all their beautiful colors showing with the white sand contrast , Great Job and Regards to your helper.
@bobbygsproaquarium
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your compliments. I am totally addicted to this cichlid hobby!
@ThriftyTreasures
4 жыл бұрын
Awe! Your chihuahua is adorable!! I am thinking of switching to sand too. Thanks for the video :)
@bobbygsproaquarium
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you we love our chichi's. Good luck with your switch over I think you'll be happy with the results. Thanks for watching!
@catswithsnoopers4155
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the tips now my fish tank looks stunning!
@bobbygsproaquarium
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked for you as well.
@Y2J3469
4 жыл бұрын
You did a good job; however, I would recommend putting the fish in a quarantine tank or in the alternative, a bucket(s) with an air bubbler when changing out the substrate.
@bobbygsproaquarium
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'd consider doing that also.
@Rose01090.
3 жыл бұрын
I followed these exact steps and it turned out great. Thank you so much
@bobbygsproaquarium
3 жыл бұрын
That's great, thanks for the feedback.
@susanedwards1690
2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, now I can set up my new tank after much research. you hit on many things I have found and made it nice and concise, never mind the beautiful visual. I have had my sand but thought I needed dirt underneath and was worried about air pockets. It also looks like you didn't use a lot of sand.
@MbunaMarcus
6 жыл бұрын
Great instructural video Bob...you have a real knack for this
@bobbygsproaquarium
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marcus
@Patricia-kz6dv
3 жыл бұрын
So helpful! Thank you so much for making this! About to make the switch from river pebbles to sand in my 220g 😳 and this has given me the motivation and confidence to get it done 👍
@bobbygsproaquarium
3 жыл бұрын
That's great, good luck. Let me know how it turns out.
@bobbygsproaquarium
3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Let me know how the switch over goes.
@FridayFishFacts
6 жыл бұрын
I used to use gravel but I use sand on all my new tanks now. Great video. New sub 😁
@bobbygsproaquarium
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, I will have part two out within a few days.
@FridayFishFacts
6 жыл бұрын
BobbyG.Cichlids maybe you’d like to checkout my channel 😉
@diva-nicole9089
5 жыл бұрын
You have a beautiful aquarium
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@kpocala1061
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for making this video. We're gonna switch this weekend in our 55 gallon. Tired of losing goldfish to disease after 5 or 10 years with the gravel.
@lisaalvis2439
5 жыл бұрын
I LOVE your video! & your voice. LOL. I'm new to aquariums, and your video was very helpful and clear to understand. I have decided to go with sand in my new aquarium as well. Your fish are BEAUTIFUL!
@staceycarless
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this! I have 2-6mm gravel at the moment in natural colours, but I'm super excited to switch to
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I can't see why you wouldn't love the change, good luck!
@nataliasliwinska4379
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! It's very helpful for someone like me who never had sand in the tank and wants to try it :)
@bobbygsproaquarium
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment, I think you really can't go wrong. Of course it depends what type of fish you keep but it works great with cichlids for sure.
@colynashton-vickers3979
5 жыл бұрын
Just the information and advice I was looking for, thank you.
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@flashy5150
2 жыл бұрын
Your tank looks great. I was always questioning which would be better, gravel or sand and your video cleared it up for me. It looks fabulous and I would bet that real plants would grow better in the sand, then in gravel. If you look in the bottom of a lake, especially in northern Ontario Canada, the bottom is all light brown/beige sand, made from granite and there is tons of healthy Jungle Val and Hornwort growing. The sand would be great for the root systems of plants.
@bobbygsproaquarium
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment, I'm glad this helped you in deciding which substrate to go with.
@louisbastien9311
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience with sand, I thought maybe changing my gravel for sand soon, and you convinced me to do so. By the way, you have a beautiful aquarium.
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I could help with your decision, I can't think of any reason you would regret switching. Thanks for watching!
@cali2558
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Bobby , Great instructional video. I use to use Prime until I found Safe. Last a lot longer.
@bobbygsproaquarium
6 жыл бұрын
Cali, thanks for watching. At the time of the recording I was using Prime but have since switched to using Safe also. Thanks for the tip.
@dereklojko3509
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Wasn't sure if this could be done with fish in the tank but you showed it can.
@NewAquariumHobby
3 жыл бұрын
After watching Bobby sir video, I also changed from gravel to sand by keeping fishes in my 90 gal tank its OK.
@WesleyAllenNC
2 жыл бұрын
Great info! I’ll be doing the same thing this weekend if all goes according to plan.
@bobbygsproaquarium
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I hope it goes well!
@WindWipper
4 жыл бұрын
What a lovely tank you have. And your poochy is so cute!! I've always been wanting but leery of changing over to sand due to issues i'd read about with water changes, vacuuming, etc. But i love plants, Corys, & loaches and it would be so much gentler on them. The one thing i'd do different in your change over is i'd probably take all the fish out with some of the tank water and put them into a bucket so as not to stress them during all that upheaval, but it looks like yours survived fine. I'm shocked when you say you don't have to vacuum it anymore. Shocked. The books all teach something else. You've really peeked my interest.
@bobbygsproaquarium
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Windwipper for the comment and the advice. In future I will and have removed fish before making a change over like that. I'm not sure what books you're reading up on the maintenance required on a sand substrate. My advise is from very practical experience and although there has been quite some time since posting this video I still stand firm on the use of sand. But the key is to have enough water flow so the waste and detritus does not just sit on the bottom but rather get sucked up into the filtration. If you've already made the switch that's great if not charge ahead my friend. This switchover was done with pool filter sand and it is a good choice although I have since changed it again. The key is that your substrate is fine enough that the waste doesn't settle down in through it and also that your sand bed isn't more than about to inches .
@WindWipper
4 жыл бұрын
@@bobbygsproaquarium Excellent advice! Thank you very much!
@NewAquariumHobby
4 жыл бұрын
Dear sir really help full video I hv gravel in my 90 gal Cichlid tank & due to food and waste sticking inside gravel i was thinking to go for sand but little confused about results but after watching this video I shall also go with sand but when not sure as it depends on sand availability and time for doing all activity. Best of luck & Tcare.
@bobbygsproaquarium
4 жыл бұрын
Yes charge ahead you won't regret it.
@paulkruger491
Жыл бұрын
I switched from gravel to sand. I regret not having sand over the past 30 years. Its way better.
@bobbygsproaquarium
Жыл бұрын
I agree, so many years using gravel only to realize how beneficial sand is instead. Thanks for the comment.
@seove1
5 жыл бұрын
Since I switched over to the sand several years ago I have not vacuumed. Even when I recently upgraded to a 75 gal., the sand that I transferred to the new tank wasn't very dirty. It was just red from clay.
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Yes it's so much easier to maintain. Thanks for commenting.
@operationhotshotinc.6887
5 жыл бұрын
Just a question . How do you clean up the fish poop if you don’t vacuum ? I have sand and would like not to have to vacuum .
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
@@operationhotshotinc.6887 if you focus on having lots of water flow it will keep the poop from setting on the bottom and will be filtered out.
@seove1
5 жыл бұрын
@@operationhotshotinc.6887 I have lots of waterflow, including 2 wavemakers. As soon as it's disturbed a bit, it goes waterborne and ends up in the overflow.
@dbotanist2079
2 жыл бұрын
I really wish I did sand before I did gravel , going to have to upgrade
@bobbygsproaquarium
2 жыл бұрын
The switch over isn't too bad actually.
@TheMayDog
Жыл бұрын
The white sand makes the colours of the fish pop out. Great change!
@tonygodwinjr7390
5 жыл бұрын
Gonna love changing my tank to sand this weekend. I have an unlimited supply of sand straight from the earth at a job site and its darker in color but so pure. Was wondering how to do it with the fish in. Thanks for this amazing video.
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
That's great you have an unlimited supply of sand. I switched mine with the fish in the tank so I don't understand your question, what specifically would you like to know?
@ripsaw2322
4 жыл бұрын
I used white pool filter sand, works great for years.
@dvsasser
4 жыл бұрын
@@ripsaw2322 Which brand did you use?
@ripsaw2322
4 жыл бұрын
@@dvsasser not sure the brand, went to the pool place and bought it.
@KaronaG
4 жыл бұрын
That last part made me laugh [spoiler] "would I do it again? Yes, but I'll never have to.. Because I'll never use gravel again" :') great video!
@bobbygsproaquarium
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for commenting it's much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the video in that it provided some laughter for you.
@vicvera3875
5 жыл бұрын
I love your helpers
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you they're awesome! Thanks for watching
@michaelmurphy6434
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing this. I cant get my Nitrites down water changes 50%, 50% 25% just gone a bit from 90. So I'm getting the gravel out.
@bobbygsproaquarium
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@maryglover8283
8 ай бұрын
Very interesting. You have a gorgeous aquarium!
@masayowolf
Жыл бұрын
…you shouldn’t be having to do water changes twice a week! Wow!
@oimeunomeevitorr
10 ай бұрын
Very useful video thanks
@HotMessCarnivore42
Жыл бұрын
It looks amazing.
@bobbygsproaquarium
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@janetwroniak8073
4 жыл бұрын
nice - will try on my tank. THANKS for sharing !!!
@bobbygsproaquarium
4 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it turns out, thanks for watching!
@caitlanharrison5487
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was going to empty my whole tank and was scared I'd stress the fish out and loose some but now I dont have to cheers.
@bobbygsproaquarium
4 жыл бұрын
It's still a bit stressful for them but it worked well for me. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@DebTim
6 жыл бұрын
HI Bobby, I much prefer sand. The waste sits on top and it's very easy to suck up. I started with similar gravel and I never liked it. The biggest thing is AC being sifters need soft sand. They can injure themselves with gravel. IT's a big job. I did that too but well worth the work Bobby!! I love the finished project. Looks stunning!!😁💦💘
@bobbygsproaquarium
6 жыл бұрын
I still can't believe how much easier it is to manage. One thing I didn't mention in the video is how important continuous water flow is. It seems the key to keeping the surface clean. Thanks for the kind words.
@DebTim
6 жыл бұрын
Bobby that's such a good point. Once in a while, I turn my wave makers to the bottom areas and just blow any leftover detritus to the water column for the filters to pull up!🌎😁💦💘
@oregongrown710
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for dropping the knowledge! great video. Cheers
@bobbygsproaquarium
4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching
@Hunchedoverman
Жыл бұрын
awesome video. very concise and good instructions
@rogerdshrubber6557
8 ай бұрын
Excellent. I think im gonna covert. Very good info. I have a 10 gal betta nano ehiem w plants Shrimp frogs snails etc.
@vblackwell3347
8 ай бұрын
Frogs will choke on sand.
@ashwinmistry9464
5 жыл бұрын
Nice advice I was going to change but now I will not I have sand ( cichilds mix) thanks for detail explanation
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, I'm glad I may have saved you the work and possible disappointment.
@jillianoconnor2922
4 жыл бұрын
Love the redtail! I love mine!
@bobbygsproaquarium
4 жыл бұрын
Yes I've always loved them although he isn't something many cichlid keepers would put in their tank due to the redtails potential for aggression but mines been fine and I had him for 2.5 years.
@nellyivos2404
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful tank and fish Oh your chihuahua is adorable
@bobbygsproaquarium
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I love my chichis
@deskjockie4948
9 ай бұрын
A pre-filter on the intake tube of a hang-on-back filter will prevent sand and other small detritus, even small fish, from getting sucked up into the filter motor.
@adam65826
3 ай бұрын
6 years ago so hopefully you figured out the substrate wasn't the problem, you have too many fish in that tank
@jsscraphappy
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Thank you!
@oscaresquivel9822
5 жыл бұрын
Great video
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@billbroderick8017
4 жыл бұрын
im going to change to sand to looks so nice
@bobbygsproaquarium
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, good luck with the switch over!
@josiereyna864
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Thank you !
@rockfella27
3 жыл бұрын
You are assuming that the detritus has reduced. How can that be when you have the same tank/same fish? You just don't see it much with sand.
@phreshphish7748
6 жыл бұрын
Great video, nicely done!
@bobbygsproaquarium
6 жыл бұрын
Phresh Phish thanks so much for watching!
@user-hq5hs7bt2c
11 ай бұрын
GORGEOUS fish dude. Beautiful tank. Any more tanks?
@tzhnsmo
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Very timely for me, I'm switching from a 60 gal. to a 75 gal. this week as time allows. Because of my Geophagus, Bichir, and Cory cats I'm switching to sand. AI hear Geos like to sift through sand, Bichir might swallow large gravel pieces, and sand is easier on the cat's barbels. I was concerned about the detritus build up, but I skimmed the comments and found the answer to that question. My one unanswered question is, does algae build up over time like it currently does for my gravel? BTW, I like the pace of your audio; slow and steady wins the race - and avoids having to rewind and view again. :)
@rudolfyakich6653
3 жыл бұрын
I have had sand in my 36 gallon bow front for seven years. I was considering changing to gravel. Now I will keep the sand. I am wanting to grow plants. Should I put them into gravel filled terra cotta pots ? The sand is great for my corydoras they move it around daily.
@bobbygsproaquarium
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know too much about plants but can't see why they wouldn't be fine in the sand.
@miltown7
5 жыл бұрын
Great !! thank you for you time
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
@romcapprotti7477
5 жыл бұрын
Nice video I’ve done the same thing and I love it
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you I think once a person makes the switch they'll never go back. I appreciate you commenting!
@k2boy83
5 жыл бұрын
Couldn't you use a pre filter sponge on your intake to reduce or eliminate the sand getting into your filter?
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Yes for sure you could and likely a good idea provided you clean it regularly. Thanks for the suggestion.
@thulasiram6803
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@bobbygsproaquarium
3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome!
@pranjalpathak2284
5 жыл бұрын
Thank U...Great work.
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@zoeduggan3148
4 жыл бұрын
Great and informative video thankyou x
@bobbygsproaquarium
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@brucehasan5821
2 жыл бұрын
I'm purchasing a new tank today as we speak i will be running this sand to i will have clown laches so I bet they will love this sand. with the sand since u don't vacuum the fishes left overs how do u get rid of them if they sit on the surface of the sand?
@bobbygsproaquarium
2 жыл бұрын
First of all try to get enough water flow over the substrate that the fish waste doesn't collect on the bottom. If you do have a dead spot where it does collect you will have hover your vacuum over it to collect it.
@parrotbill9072
5 жыл бұрын
When ever you have gravel without a subsand filter, you're not utilizing the huge bio filter in your tank. That will give you better water quality and happier fish. I don't like the commercial subsand filters because it doesn't have the complete flow to let it clean very well. So I made one out of lighting defused better known in Aquaria as egg creat, so there is good flow under the entire thing. For cleaning I put a power head on one riser with a clear hose going to a canister filter made of 4" PVC pipe, filled with bio sponge,charcoal and polyester filter matterial. The return line goes into the other riser. Last night I did my first test run, using a 190gph power head over 3 hrs, doing 28 water changes on a 20 long tank. Actually I did two 20 long tanks. Both were high with nitrates & nitrites, after getting all the sediment out from under the subsand filter I took another reading and all the nitrites were gone, but the nitrates were still there. We're talking 190 gallons a hour and there wasn't even a ripple above gravel but the water above the substraight was made crystal clear like there was no water at all. My invention worked far better than expected. Now I am planting the heck out of the tank to keep the nitrates in check. Not hard to figure it out when you realize you can pump all the sludge under the filter without breaking the tank down. If you tried it you would never go back to sand.
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and I'm glad it's working for you. For me the sand substrate is the way to go for sure.
@Shootyshoot-ls3xj
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 20 gallon tank with a 30 gallon filter, do you think there will be enough current to keep most of the fish waste off the bottom.
@julierawlins5984
5 жыл бұрын
Do you think that you could do a short video on how you spliced your mag 9.5 into you aqueon system?
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the suggestion, I have added it to my task list and will hope to get to it soon!
@ImranShaikh-kl7mj
5 жыл бұрын
Great Video - Can you give us the detail about how you connect the Aqueon water change to your Megdrive 9.5 please.
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
I wish I could add photos to help explain it would make it easier. Cut your Aqueon or Python hose at the point you would like your pump. On one end of the hose add a 5/8" barb to male GHT (garden hose thread), if using Aqueon you will need 1/2" barb as it is smaller the Python. On the other side of the cut add a 5/8" barb to female GHT (garden hose thread), if using Aqueon you will need 1/2" barb as it is smaller the Python. This will allow you to use the hose with or without the pump installed. On the pump you will need two fittings, one 3/4" NPT (national pipe tapered) to male GHT, and one 3/4" NPT to female twisting GHT. Be sure to use brass fittings for all and gear clamps for the barbed ends to attach the hose. I got all the stuff at Home Depot. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@feyayho
4 жыл бұрын
I use the same sand and i have a problem, the aquarium is like cloudy... my filters are working but looks like dusty, please help me i just add the sand 5 days ago...
@honeybunny920
4 жыл бұрын
You need to rinse it a lot and allow it to settle
@preziosogray4362
8 ай бұрын
Looks a lot better
@amandae3488
5 жыл бұрын
Might do this with my goldfish. Not sure what shoveling sand into his gills would do, although he can also choke on the gravel
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if that would be good for goldfish although it should be pretty easy to find out. Thanks for watching!
@amandae.2087
5 жыл бұрын
Should have done it :( goldfish is now in a pond, but ammonia and nitrates gave my guppy dropsy. No more excuses, I’m doing it this weekend 👍
@anon1234135
4 жыл бұрын
@@amandae.2087 Hi! I just wanted to chime in and ask you how you ended up doing the change for your goldfish?
@cathylocklin3215
3 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful ❤️
@ferchosgirl
5 жыл бұрын
Awesomeness. Thanks....
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@Bubby74
4 жыл бұрын
Can you give a link to the sand you used? Awesome vid btw, inspired me to make the switch!
@bobbygsproaquarium
3 жыл бұрын
I just used pool filter sand which you can buy from any pool supply store.
@janetting720
5 жыл бұрын
really nice look!
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Some of my newer videos show the upgrade to the 125 gallon and me progress to a fairly large fishroom. Thank you for watching and commenting and commenting!
@sampelnick4530
5 жыл бұрын
Just wondering, did you use a script? It kind of sounds like you did which kind of takes away from the video, but still awesome video!
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Definitely no script although alot of thinking goes into my videos. I also don't like scripted videos and aim to sound more natural as I gain more knowledge. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@oakstgorillas
3 жыл бұрын
you went from gravel to sand and your fish quit peeing and pooping? 50-60% water change twice a week?
@BM-PC_Gamer
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Thanks
@dmzsniper
11 ай бұрын
Great video. Thinking of doing the same. Btw, I see your Intake/output in the middle of the tank. Is there a video explaining why the middle? I've got a 36 bow and trying to figure out the best placement. Thanks
@airplanegeorge
9 ай бұрын
I left the 3 year old dirty gravel in there and capped it with 40 lbs of sand and lots of plants.
@2869may
8 ай бұрын
Now you have a nutrient supply only accessible by plant roots and does not fowl the water.... Nice
@mellymoko4617
4 жыл бұрын
Wow 50%-80% water change twice a week?
@Lulu-gb7it
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds crazy right
@bandawhat33
3 жыл бұрын
why so much?
@anoopjames7548
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, exactly what I'm about to undertake! I was going to remove the fish though and put them in a temporary bucket with heater and filter, any thoughts on this?
@bobbygsproaquarium
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes the next time I did this I removed the fish. Don't forget to add an air stone to the bucket as well.
@dbar8490
4 жыл бұрын
I have bare bottom tank. I would like to switch to sand for my cichild. Lets see.
@bobbygsproaquarium
4 жыл бұрын
You'll love it just be certain to rinse the sand extremely well unlike in my video. This product was said to be ready to pour in but it sure caused quite the dust storm! Good luck
@nizarbreathus2440
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, great video, I have white sand in my 55 gallon tank for nearly two months, I used to do 50% water change twice a week and try to vacuum but doesn’t clean perfect as yours. Now my sand looks bit dirty colour. I can see yours still looks brand new and pure white. Could you please give some guide on maintaining white sand in aquarium? I wish if you could make a video on maintaining sand in aquarium. I noticed you have wave maker in your tank, does it help to clean the tank?
@valancia1353
9 ай бұрын
I have never made water changes I just add more water when the tank needs water
@lolabunny087
2 ай бұрын
you will have accumulated nitrite concentrations ... overtime your fish would fall sick , your tank will have loads of algae .. and you may get bad bacteria bloom that clouds the water ...
@julierawlins5984
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the very helpful video. I like the look of gravel and was wondering if gravel with some sand might be a good compromise as the sand would kind of settle into the gravel also, I have very few and smaller species of fish.
@bobbygsproaquarium
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching my video I'm glad you got something out of it! I think mixing sand in with gravel would almost certainly be a mistake. You would no longer be able to vacuum your gravel since you would be suckling up all the sand. The beauty of the sand provided you have lots of water flow is that you will virtually never need to vacuum again. I'd suggest no more than 2 inches of sand otherwise you may create other problems. Hope this helps!
@jc49fishniner4lif7
9 ай бұрын
That salviny 👀👀👍
@robertfryar5587
4 жыл бұрын
Nice African cichlids tank...Great session...how do you keep the sand out of the filter? DO you have a picture of your intake tube?
@bobbygsproaquarium
4 жыл бұрын
I don't do anything to prevent sand from getting in the intake other than being sure they are not set too low. I know some people use foam on the intake but for me that would clog up far too quickly. Thanks for watching
@stovepipe671
4 жыл бұрын
sand all the way looks great
@bobbygsproaquarium
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you James!
@clarencewright9841
Жыл бұрын
I am doing half of my tank in gravel and the other half with a very small black gravel just a little larger than sand, so wf have the brown gravel and small black, what do you think about that idea?
@bobbygsproaquarium
Жыл бұрын
I personally don't think you will achieve the result that is explained in the video. I suppose it's all about what your hoping to achieve but I would do all sand.
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