choji002 53 Posted May 21, 2014 As promised, here is my tank with new substrate JBL Sansibar Black. It's kind of fine sand and my goldfish really love it, the grain size is so much smaller than my previous pool filter sand. But rinsing this kind of sand is a pain, took me 2 hours rinsing but the water is still a little bit cloudy after 3 days. The Video (with background music this time YAY): The Pics: 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BronwynH 1,109 Posted May 21, 2014 I love it!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
choji002 53 Posted May 21, 2014 I love it!!Thanks 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DawnMichele 6,045 Posted May 21, 2014 Looks great!!!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouiseAnn 454 Posted May 21, 2014 Looks fantastic! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
choji002 53 Posted May 21, 2014 Looks great!!!!! Looks fantastic! Thanks. Hey have you guys ever use sand before, because I don't know when will the white dust and particles from the sand will go away. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouiseAnn 454 Posted May 21, 2014 Yeah i have. Very similar sand too. It took about 3 days. If you have space add filter floss to your filter. That will speed it up 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
choji002 53 Posted May 21, 2014 Thanks I will do it 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chai 7,337 Posted May 21, 2014 We have sand that looks like that when the beach erodes! It's magnetic and looks really nice. I think you made a lovely choice with a finer-grain sand. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
choji002 53 Posted May 21, 2014 We have sand that looks like that when the beach erodes! It's magnetic and looks really nice. I think you made a lovely choice with a finer-grain sand. Yes even my fiah love them more than the previous pool filter sand that I used, the grain size is 0.2mm to 0.5mm as compared to 1mm - 3mm of the pool filter sand. My lionheads and orandas are continuously sifting through it. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
choji002 53 Posted May 21, 2014 I want to ask something about the filter floss for canister filter. How often do I have to change it and does it affect my bacteria or is there any way to change it without affecting my bacteria. Thanks 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 5,668 Posted May 21, 2014 It looks wonderful! The filter floss you can treat as you would a sponge or any other media. Rinse it out when it comes to filter cleanings and replace it when it starts to degrade. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
choji002 53 Posted May 21, 2014 It looks wonderful! The filter floss you can treat as you would a sponge or any other media. Rinse it out when it comes to filter cleanings and replace it when it starts to degrade. I should not replace all my filter floss at once right, can I replace each of them day by day. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted May 21, 2014 The sand looks great and I love your collection of fish 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
choji002 53 Posted May 21, 2014 The sand looks great and I love your collection of fish Thanks, I'm really glad that they love the sand. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fluffy 477 Posted May 21, 2014 It looks really nice and your fish are so cute! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number20121 2,663 Posted May 21, 2014 Wow, it looks REALLY good! Congrats! And clearly your fish seem to love it too! They look like they are having so much fun sifting through the new substrate. I think it makes the fish stand out much more than the white sand. Very beautiful, make sure to keep posting photos and videos! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
choji002 53 Posted May 22, 2014 It looks really nice and your fish are so cute! Thanks :3 Wow, it looks REALLY good! Congrats! And clearly your fish seem to love it too! They look like they are having so much fun sifting through the new substrate. I think it makes the fish stand out much more than the white sand. Very beautiful, make sure to keep posting photos and videos! Thanks, I'm looking for some green fake plants with soft parts to put in the tank. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted May 22, 2014 Looks great! I love your red and white ryu. The red is so vibrant! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
choji002 53 Posted May 22, 2014 Looks great! I love your red and white ryu. The red is so vibrant! Thanks, but I think it is turning orange, is it possible that he switches back to his natural color ? Because I've been feeding him Sera Goldy Color which is sid to boost the natural color of the fish. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenSpoiledRotten 6,786 Posted May 23, 2014 Natural color isn't necessarily constant in a goldfish and can change over their lifetime. Fish go through color changes often several times in their lives. The food could also be helping the change along. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted May 23, 2014 It looks great! I really like it! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motherredcap 6,284 Posted May 23, 2014 Very elegant tank! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
choji002 53 Posted May 23, 2014 Natural color isn't necessarily constant in a goldfish and can change over their lifetime. Fish go through color changes often several times in their lives. The food could also be helping the change along. It looks great! I really like it! Very elegant tank! Thank you guys. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kitty1297 10 Posted May 24, 2014 Your tank and fish are beautiful! What brand is the sand that you used? I'm looking to upgrade to a bigger tank soon and would like to replace my crushed coral with sand. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
