Sand or no sand?

[Brent F]

Yes, there have been some long discussions on this. What I got from it is deep sand beds are nt recommended because we can't get the livestock required by them here.

Bare bottom is easier to maintain but go shallow sandbed if you prefer the look and are willing to do a little more maintenance.

I have three tanks. One bare bottom and two very shallow substrate.

[Whatigot]

on that note, what exactly are the livestock we can't get that are required?
or did you mean only unavailable in alberta?