aquascaping

[mr bojangles]

hi guys.setting up a 40 gallon nano what is your thinking rock or sand first.rock on sand or rock on glass bottom then backfill with sand .would be good to hear your thoughts.

 

[saltyphish]

Always put the rock down first then add sand. This way if you get anything that burrows or tunnels you reduce the risk of a rockslide.

 

[mr bojangles]

hi. yes i think i will put rocks first.iv always done it the other way.the tank is for my grandson who wants gobys this is his first tank.thanks for the imput.

 

[Len B]

I have seen people use the white egg crate on the bottom to protect the glass,, Not sure if this is good or not,,, I am in the same boat as you , just starting out. I would love to see what others have to say, Sorry for hijacking your thead

 

[mr bojangles]

hi.no problem been keeping marines over 40 years but these days in the hobby every ones got a different way of doing things.im going to build the scape not to high to avoid rock falls.my son also keeps marines and he says sand first i just like to hear other opinions.this is my grandsons first tank.thanks for the reply

 

[Ashish Patel]

Get some easy to aquascape rock. Reef save or Pukani.