Re: NANFA-- Using Native Gravel/Sand?

Bill Flowers (bloomin-in-indy.net)
Thu, 01 Jul 2004 12:33:15 -0500

I have used gravel from local streams with no ill effects. The gravel
usually requires a little more cleaning than the purchased "natural
gravel". Seems to have more silt in it. The color of the gravel here in
Indiana is a bland color tho.

Bill F.

Leo Arieux wrote:

>Dean :
>
>Why not ... native gravel/sand has the two of the best reasons for use
>in the aquarium ... it's free and it's plentiful :). As long as no
>harmful foreign (toxic) matter accompanies the substrate it should be
>excellent .. it works in the natural environment doesn't it ? :)
>OBTW, it should look very attractive as well.
>
>
>Stay well,
>
>Leo
>
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