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09-05-2009, 08:26
Hi guys,
I've set up my new tank last night with the silca sand. (Moving from gravel to sand), I've put in a fair amount of sand so that I can plant plants, and get a "landscaped" effect my creating hills ets.
If I put the airstone too deep under the sand, the air seems to spread out under the sand and come up further away from where the stone is, which is a nice effect, BUT it makes the air pump sound like it's working hectic overtime.
Where do you guys have your airstones placed in relation to the substrate? Should I get a bigger airpump?
Secondly, does anyone know where I can get reasonably priced aquarium rocks in the Roodepoort area? Last place I bought was priced at R14.00 p/kg. (Dunno if that's normal or overcharged)... but I know I need a LOOOT more rocks for my tank!
I've set up my new tank last night with the silca sand. (Moving from gravel to sand), I've put in a fair amount of sand so that I can plant plants, and get a "landscaped" effect my creating hills ets.
If I put the airstone too deep under the sand, the air seems to spread out under the sand and come up further away from where the stone is, which is a nice effect, BUT it makes the air pump sound like it's working hectic overtime.
Where do you guys have your airstones placed in relation to the substrate? Should I get a bigger airpump?
Secondly, does anyone know where I can get reasonably priced aquarium rocks in the Roodepoort area? Last place I bought was priced at R14.00 p/kg. (Dunno if that's normal or overcharged)... but I know I need a LOOOT more rocks for my tank!