opinions on subtrate in your nano

[torrid_07]

hey im starting up a new nano tank, what do you guys thing the best substrate for a nano sized tank would be in your opinion.
I have always found sugar sand to be too fine and make a mess on change day.
lets see what everyone thinks

[dino]

Lots of debate anything other than nano id use sand but nano id say bare bottom

[Myka]

What do you consider a nano? I've used Caribsea Reef Select in all sorts of tank sizes from 5 gallons and up. I don't think the size of the tank matters so much as the amount of flow and the livestock going into the tank.

[Koleswrath]

I'm barebottom on my 20 gal. If I had sand in it I'd have huge dunes and barespots from the wp25. The 3 Koralia 425's I had previously didn't affect the sand too much but they also didn't move the detritus into the water column. In a small area it's tough to get the perfect amount of flow so barebottom is just what I find easiest.

Greg

[torrid_07]

does anyone have any experience with crushed coral for subrate in a nano?

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by torrid_07

does anyone have any experience with crushed coral for subrate in a nano?

I would say crush coral is a bad choice for nanos. Because most of the time, people would keep fishes like gobies in nano who are prone to getting scratched from crushed coral. Look at aragonite special grade. Big enough to stay in place.