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Joeee · 07-22-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BettaBeats

Time for a replant!

My main tank is a turtle tank right now, I plan on having sand substrate and a lot of rocks. Problem: I don't know what colour sand or what type of rockscape I want. ;[

Philip.Chan.92 · 07-23-2010, 10:06 AM

I got some seaweed from the lake, gonna wrap that around my intake tubes lolz

arinsi · 07-23-2010, 02:37 PM

your turtles might ingest some of the sand if your going with sand so be careful

Philip.Chan.92 · 07-23-2010, 03:01 PM

I hear it's bad to use sand with turtles as well as gravel that they can swallow...but I am no expert on turtles, just popped up in my head when I read what arinsi said

Joeee · 07-23-2010, 10:08 PM

From what I've heard, sand is pretty harmless when turtles swallow it. I know gravel is dangerous because swallowing it blocks digestion, but I know if fish swallow sand, it usually isn't a problem.

I read that sand isn't harmful in a few places, including:
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/housing.htm

KhuliLoachFan · 07-27-2010, 09:42 PM

I have used plastic plants from the dollar store to cover intakes. That didn't block up the filter, but the real plants look better. However, bits always break off and plug the filter. The black idea (plus a black background) is, I think, the real winner. A DIY foam background is going to draw attention, and that's the opposite of what you want, unless it looks fabulous, I think plain black would look better. I have artfully arranged very tall plastic vals (plants) in front of things, and that tends to hide things pretty well too.

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Fish_Man · 07-28-2010, 08:11 AM

I've heard/read somewhere that sand does irritate fish gills (certain fish) but for turtle I'm not sure but haven't really seen people use sand. It's either bare bottom or large rocks but I have to say sand would look pretty nice

I'm using large rocks for mine right now.

DaFishMan · 07-30-2010, 11:12 AM

If the tube is not black already wondering if one of those generic waterproof non-toxic black markers would to the trick ?

Sticking a tall driftwood piece in front of the intake should work nice, trying that in the new tank. A strip light up top should hide the top of the hob too.

shrtmann · 07-31-2010, 11:06 AM

I like the idea of the waterproof non toxic marker but i wonder if it is really okay. As its one thing to be waterproof and non toxic but another to be okay for submerged purposes....

I have live plants in front of mine but i constantly have to trim back a bit cuz constantly being sucked into it

ksimdjembe · 07-31-2010, 11:40 AM

I find that if you have black foam around the intake of the filter, and then you have plants to cover the area in front, you are good to go.

07-23-2010, 10:08 PM	#15
Joeee No one likes crabs... Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 854 Feedback Score: (0) View Member Photos	From what I've heard, sand is pretty harmless when turtles swallow it. I know gravel is dangerous because swallowing it blocks digestion, but I know if fish swallow sand, it usually isn't a problem. I read that sand isn't harmful in a few places, including: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/housing.htm __________________ ^.^ I throw random keyboard faces around for the hell of it. ;]

07-28-2010, 08:11 AM	#17
Fish_Man Devoted Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vaughan Posts: 859 Feedback Score: (21) View Member Photos	I've heard/read somewhere that sand does irritate fish gills (certain fish) but for turtle I'm not sure but haven't really seen people use sand. It's either bare bottom or large rocks but I have to say sand would look pretty nice I'm using large rocks for mine right now. __________________ 40 Gallon Tank - Holey Rock Theme 35 Gallon Tank - Pagoda Theme 30 Gallon Tank - Ceramic Pot Theme 25 Gallon Tank - Jungle Theme 18 Gallon Tank - TBD 15 Gallon Tank - Terranium Theme 15 Gallon Tank - Pond Theme 10 Gallon Tank - Stacked Rocks Theme 10 Gallon Tank - Forest Theme 10 Gallon Tank - Driftwood Moss Theme 10 Gallon Tank - Rocky Theme 05 Gallon Tank - Desert Theme 05 Gallon Tank - Tall Grass Theme 03 Gallon Tank - Lily Pad Theme

07-30-2010, 11:12 AM	#18
DaFishMan Procrastinator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Richmond Hill Posts: 414 Feedback Score: (4) View Member Photos	If the tube is not black already wondering if one of those generic waterproof non-toxic black markers would to the trick ? Sticking a tall driftwood piece in front of the intake should work nice, trying that in the new tank. A strip light up top should hide the top of the hob too. __________________ The Amazon Nut... 75g planted - "SouthAmeriKazian II" 25g planted - endler, bn pleco, mosses. 40g plant grow, 10g snail

07-31-2010, 11:06 AM	#19
shrtmann Devoted Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tillsonburg (London area) Posts: 205 Feedback Score: (0) View Member Photos	I like the idea of the waterproof non toxic marker but i wonder if it is really okay. As its one thing to be waterproof and non toxic but another to be okay for submerged purposes.... I have live plants in front of mine but i constantly have to trim back a bit cuz constantly being sucked into it __________________ The scientist keeps the romantic honest, and the romantic keeps the scientist human...Tom Robbins

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07-23-2010, 10:06 AM	#12
Philip.Chan.92 Devoted Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Don Mills and Steeles Posts: 1,097 Feedback Score: (7) View Member Photos	I got some seaweed from the lake, gonna wrap that around my intake tubes lolz

07-23-2010, 02:37 PM	#13
arinsi Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Markham Posts: 126 Feedback Score: (0) View Member Photos	your turtles might ingest some of the sand if your going with sand so be careful

07-23-2010, 03:01 PM	#14
Philip.Chan.92 Devoted Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Don Mills and Steeles Posts: 1,097 Feedback Score: (7) View Member Photos	I hear it's bad to use sand with turtles as well as gravel that they can swallow...but I am no expert on turtles, just popped up in my head when I read what arinsi said

07-27-2010, 09:42 PM	#16
KhuliLoachFan Yellow Belly Albert Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TORONTO Posts: 1,305 Feedback Score: (3) View Member Photos	I have used plastic plants from the dollar store to cover intakes. That didn't block up the filter, but the real plants look better. However, bits always break off and plug the filter. The black idea (plus a black background) is, I think, the real winner. A DIY foam background is going to draw attention, and that's the opposite of what you want, unless it looks fabulous, I think plain black would look better. I have artfully arranged very tall plastic vals (plants) in front of things, and that tends to hide things pretty well too. W

07-31-2010, 11:40 AM	#20
ksimdjembe Devoted Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: East End Posts: 425 Feedback Score: (1) View Member Photos	I find that if you have black foam around the intake of the filter, and then you have plants to cover the area in front, you are good to go.