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Tank decoration!
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 6:35 pm
by Shell231
Any advise as to what i should put in a Zebra tank? i.e slate , rocks , wood etc... love to hear what works best!
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 6:40 pm
by Dr. P
All of the above
The more nooks and crannies the better in my opinion. Keep in mind that your gonna have to move them on a regular basis during basic tank maintanence.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 6:43 pm
by Shell231
Why is this then?
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 7:12 pm
by Adam
As Dr P says all of the above is ok, there is no hard and fast rule. However choose carefully when it comes to substrates, try to stick with fine grade substrate so that uneaten food doesn't get trapped in it. Zebras appreciate some hiding places so provide some hiding spots in the form of bog wood and or slate. If you are aiming to breed them you will need breeding caves.
Tank decor may have to be moved around during tank maintenance as Dr P says so that waste and uneaten food can be removed.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 7:20 pm
by Shell231
I am using silica sand? is this any good or a really fine gravel i have both i am undecided!
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 7:29 pm
by Adam
Hi again shell231,
I must say for your first day you are certainly turning out to be a prolific poster, I'm having problems keeping up with you
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Sand is fine, pun not intended, just make sure that it is no deeper than 1 or 2cm. A deep layer of sand can allow for the build up of noxious gases that can kill fish. I would go with the sand, personally I think it looks better.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 7:48 pm
by Shell231
Well when i want something i very rarely take it nice and slow! i want as much info as i can get! plus i never run out of questions as most women dont !!! hehe!
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 7:49 pm
by Shell231
Them snails you get to turn over then sand are they nessary or just a nice added thing for the tank? or should i just do what you do and turn the sand over with a spoon once every 2 weeks! which is easier
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 7:59 pm
by Barbie
Not putting in too much is easiest, IMO. A fine skiff of sand is fine, or even bare bottom makes it easier to clean. For making zebras happy, lots of decor to hide in works great. For making zebras spawn, I was told less decor to help the females be encouraged to try to get into his cave is better. Everyone has their own methods though, obviously!
Barbie
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 8:09 pm
by Shell231
i am going to put 3/4 caves in " homemade slate " ones and a few peices of slate/rock arrangement then 2 bits of mopani wood < think that is what it is called? with a fine layer of sand 2 filters a powerhead and a bubble curtain!
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 1:37 am
by Adam
Sounds good to me shell. However you might want to consider getting a couple of sponge filters instead of the bubble curtain, aeration and filteration all in one.
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 6:15 pm
by Shell231
hehe i like the curtain looks nice! lol i may just add a sponge filter for good measure as well