timbo86 10 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 whats the best gravel for frontosa's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 10 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 Hey mate I've used crushed coral which is course, found it good but don't get it 2 fine as they can/are dirty fish but do like a clean tank... Get some hard working bn in there 2 they will help 2 clean 4 u -hardest working fish around.. Cheers Steven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timbo86 10 Report post Posted February 5, 2011 thanks m8 ive bin told that black sand is good for bringing out there colours is that true? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 10 Report post Posted February 5, 2011 Yeah heard that 2 but still like the look of the white stuff, u could always put black background which against the white will look great... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briztoon 1 Report post Posted February 5, 2011 I'm not sure if it's really a concern. My understanding is that fronies are deep water African lake cichlids, so aren't substrate dwellers. Now in the home aquarium this is different. What ever option you go for, you want one that doesn't allow waste (uneaten food and excrement) to filter down through the substrate, but rather sit on top. This way it's either propelled towards a filter/sump intake or easily vacuumed up during a water change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timbo86 10 Report post Posted February 8, 2011 cheers bull. thats a good idea. so wat would u recommend then briztoon doesnt help i got a 15-20cm sailfin pleco in there as well crappin all over the place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
