Switching Your Aquarium Substrate From Gravel To Sand! 125 Gallon Aquarium Overhaul!

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@KGTropicals 5 жыл бұрын

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@cassykellogg3216 4 жыл бұрын

Can you keep a plecos in a tank with sand?

@brigidnativio3772 4 жыл бұрын

@@sjarvis4839 there's only one thing from Nat Geo at my PetSmart It's a filter.

@isaactooliveTV 4 жыл бұрын

I want to have sand in my 30 gallon there are fish in there now, when I remove the water after I’m done adding the sand can I re use the same water to feel it up? Like 50 percent or do I just use new water completely?

@amandajones9917 3 жыл бұрын

I am wanting a soft smooth sand for my cory catfish. Can someone tell me which kind is softest and smoothest?

@soggyfries4347 4 жыл бұрын

Thats how the aquarium world operates add "aquarium" to the title and jack up the price by 75%

@rahuldoes 4 жыл бұрын

SoggyFries 3-400%, at times.

@scuds03 3 жыл бұрын

It's the same thing with forensics equipment

@naranza65 7 жыл бұрын

Yes please make a video about all things about sand in an aquarium. Good stuff my friend.

@ivysolarflare1619 4 жыл бұрын

naranza65 please dooooo🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@rebeccaseeley9053 7 жыл бұрын

You did a great job and hit all the really important highlights like - you can NEVER wash your sand too much!!!! It really makes a huge difference in the tank. And i agree with your choice of PFS versus play sand, play sand is lighter than PFS, thus the PFS will settle more quickly and easily, thus less chances of ruining your filter impellers, always a plus! I think a follow-up video on properly maintaining the sand bed is crucial as it's a little different than gravel but just as important to be kept up properly and those new to sand need to know what to do. Thanks for a great video!!

@Tackleberry657 8 жыл бұрын

I have been using pool filter sand for the past two years. Great setup, John.

@Eric.schmidt 8 жыл бұрын

Love the look of that sand. Let's see a video on the sand maintanance.

@ne.laser_jon 8 жыл бұрын

A video about sand and rank maintenance with it would be awesome!!! I've been watching most of your videos as I'm getting ready to set up my first cichlid tank and all your videos have been incredibly informative and helpful! So thank you sir!!!

@MrDoozie21 Жыл бұрын

I’m doing my substrate change from gravel to sand today actually and glad I seen this video :) thank you for the great tips. Love the videos you been uploading. Keep on the great work and love how you have the set ups running ❤

@AquaPeet 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! That pool filter sand ree-hee-heally looks nice and natural and beachy in the tanks!! What a great idea and yet so cheap!! It is a great contrast against the brown wood and the grassy plants in the little sand dunes you created, really fit in well... Top tip!! Pool filter sand!!

@garybernstein3539 4 жыл бұрын

You're the best. I'm a semi newbee to aquariums. You're professional and simple explanations of how to do it all right is amazing. Thanks. Keep up the good work.

@inventoryking 7 жыл бұрын

I agree with the sand John. I over wash my sand so it doesn't screw anything up. Love speeding up the vids as well! 👍

@albertoramos1927 7 жыл бұрын

Please do the sand rinsing video. Also thank you for the great information your putting out there for us hobbies. Keep up the good work.

@benbrown4433 6 жыл бұрын

excellent! I recently swapped from sand to eco complete without moving any fish. Good luck with your plants and the sand. It seemed to choke my roots out I could only grow annubias and java hence going eco complete.

@grlygirl1264 7 жыл бұрын

So glad I stumbled across this (and your sand maintenance video). I have one 55 gallon that's empty...I want the background black...so I will be painting it. I wanted sand, but found aquarium sand expensive (and people complained it was too fine). I will get pool filter sand... I also have another 55 gallon that is up and running and I think once I sand the empty one I am going to want to take what's in there out and sand it as well. Now I see it can be done and done affordably. Great video thanks for posting it!!

@VK4VO 7 жыл бұрын

Nice project John,, I just finished my new tank a couple of weeks back. A new 90 with PFS as well. It looks fantastic. My sand was very clean to start with, a few rinses in a bucket and I had zero cloudiness when I filled the tank.

@terrillpitts4222 6 жыл бұрын

When painting the background I have been using black latex. If u need or want to remove it peels right off! Great video!! Setting up a new tank for my cichlids and really leaning toward sand!

@richardmiller4418 8 жыл бұрын

Let's see that video of how to maintain a sand substrate. Great series John...thank you!

@williamavongaurd7794 Жыл бұрын

I too was battling the substrate because I wanted live plants. So yes, I’d love to see your cleaning process of a planted sand substrate. Also. I too sent with pool filter sand for its cleanliness.

@providedjoker2649 7 жыл бұрын

Very informative n helpful. I'm going to do my 55 gallon tank that exact same way u showed us!! THANK YOU!! 👍👍

@antman0899 5 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a sand water change vid!!! I’m thinking bout changing to sand substrate just doing research before the switch

@kelseymullenix6509 2 жыл бұрын

This is…just what I needed! I’m doing exactly this today! Thank you!

@Icealote 8 жыл бұрын

Yes please. More sand maintenance videos, especially using a siphon. Always struggled cleaning sand and I took my Black Tahitian moon sand out because I could not get clean without taking so much sand through the siphon. Can you also show how you would clean used sand substrate again without chucking it away and buying new sand as that would be too expensive?

@eugenedanker2377 3 жыл бұрын

I set up a new 36 gallon three weeks ago, and last Saturday "remodeled' my 60 gallon tank. I used Caribsea Floramax in areas where I will add plants, and Topfin gravel, although the "gravel" is actually sand. I didn't want extremely fine sand because it packs too hard. The Topfin is still safe for corys and will allow some air circulation.

@giakurstenschweizer73 4 жыл бұрын

I honestly have learned so much from you! I would definitely purchase an e-book of a step-by-step how-to guide for beginners. Unfortunately, there’s so much misinformation out there! My mother went to a small chain local fish store and sold her (an impulse buy for my kiddo) two albino corey cats in a tiny FISH BOWL! One of them has ALL of his/her fins nipped off! I calmly and respectfully educated the owner on the correct requirements. I bought a proper 30 gallon tank (from a more reputable place) for them. So far they are doing fine. I will get more, but I’m trying to avoid stressing them too much since they have been through so much. Finless apparently has a strong will to live. He/she is eating well and Dr Who (my husband named that one) is keeps Finless company.

@roland_the_cursor 2 жыл бұрын

How are they today?

@rickshaver1909 8 жыл бұрын

Looks great John. I love using sand. have it in both my cichlid tanks. just looks natural.

@tattoodude8607 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video , being a new aquarium owner I need all the help I can get

@MAFishGuy 8 жыл бұрын

I love rinsing my sand in pillow cases. alot less mess and just throw out cases when done. good video kg

@KGTropicals 8 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea, I haven't heard of that trick before.

@MAFishGuy 8 жыл бұрын

***** you tank looks awesome

@KGTropicals 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@tjenkins1126 8 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea, never thought of that. I just rinse in the bag.

@paulchippington7498 8 жыл бұрын

Good idea, also once in aquarium I use large sheet bubble wrap on sand then fill slowly the plastic wrap rises with the water good clarity and the substrate doesn't move.

@johnmorris2231 8 жыл бұрын

John, I am planning on Caribsea live freshwater sand when I set my tank up. Definitely would be interested in cleaning and maintenance video. Thanks for your videos!

@ScottM 8 жыл бұрын

Great update and sand maintenance video sounds great.

@thomasashe2681 5 жыл бұрын

I love the tanks. Looks so great with the sand.

@jlathem56 8 жыл бұрын

sand video = YES! also could you include black sand in it as well? thanks John.

@joserogriguez3894 2 жыл бұрын

Your tanks look amazing. Lots of work but lots of fun as well. Love your videos and your advises

@Ninja8021 7 жыл бұрын

I have learned so much from you John as a new person to the aquarium hobby. You are extremely informative! I have a question or request for a video; Bigger filtration vs Tank Size. I have a 30G tank, and random websites are stating that manufacturers overrate the filtration power. Your opinion will greatly be appreciated! Thank you!

@gains7207 6 жыл бұрын

Whats up with the intro, i thought i was loading up a porno dvd.

@joshdominguez341 3 жыл бұрын

Yo thanks making me laugh 2 years later 🙏🏻

@lizzi407 7 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a sand maintenance video!

@KGTropicals 7 жыл бұрын

Your wish is my command, I just put it up on the channel today;-)

@craigwoodhull3028 6 жыл бұрын

Sand is like another filter. Cheap sand you can get anaerobic Pockets, not live sand. I still stir up a portion every W/C. Cory cats love sand, it does not hurt their wiskers

@SunSparkle8 8 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video about maintaining a sand aquarium. I'm thinking about changing my aquarium to sand from gravel. Thanks for this video it was very helpful.

@stevenking2088 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Sand maintenance videos please!!!

@kritykat69 8 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video on maintain sand. I had a huge loss in my 60 gallon over a period of 3 months an many failed attempts to treat the fish. I have 2 cichlid left and a common pleco. I've decided to break down the tank and start from scratch. While in that thought process, I'm thinking of getting a 75 gallon and building a double stand and using the 60 to grow my 20 gallon saltwater. That being said, I hate cleaning the sand. gravel vac while doing water changes has been so easy. my 20 and 10 gallon have sand. I hate the look of gravel and prefer the look of sand, but it's kind of like carpet vs wood floors. What am I not seeing in my gravel? I can see the dirt on top of my sand! so I'm hoping the switch and I'm painting my tanks black :) will be a huge improvement. I'm still not 100% positive I'm ready for a bigger saltwater, but I know I'm ready for a bigger freshwater and have alternate plans for the 60 gallon if the saltwater does not work out :) so long story short. Yeah, how do I keep sand pristine clean and recommendations of clean crew for both fresh and saltwater.

@borisbuliak3626 4 жыл бұрын

My only tank with just sand is clean as a whistle. Do not disturb the sand while doing water changes, I stir it lightly about twice a year. The plants and panda Corys together with sponge filter keep it extremely clean. You may want introduce a pathos plant 🌱 in a ciclid aquarium. Hold it up with egg crate or thru a small hole in the back plastic. It’s a way to introduce a plant in a plant hostile tank imo

@melissaaultman1755 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a educational video on the sand and how to vaccum it. Now make us a video on what live plants will do well in this sand.

@vanschermerhorn7167 3 жыл бұрын

Watched your presentation of gravel to sand . Great . I have 150 gallon tank that I used Carib sea Super Naturals sand . However with white sand and white holey honeycomb rock I thought I need too break the monotony of white . So when everybody said no I put some small pebbles on top . Looks good .but probably wrong . Hum. Your setup looks neat and clean .

@ericj1500 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing friend and yes I would like to see a video on sand maintenance pal.

@gina7759 8 жыл бұрын

I would love to learn about sand and maintenance of sand aquariums!

@KGcichlids 8 жыл бұрын

Looks like you went to town on that tank, great job on hitting the reset button.that should do the trick :) and great shorts! Lol! Thanks for the shout out, I laughed at that😂😂😂

@bigsky445 4 жыл бұрын

Pool filter sand is amazing in the aquarium! Its heavy enough that it doesn't cloud the water & ymir vacuum it like I would gravel & its heavy enough to drop & not get sucked out. Upgrading all my aquariums to pool filter sand!

@EmilyPepperman 5 жыл бұрын

Yes... please videos on maintaining sand substrates. I love the look of sand and want to give my Corydoras sand as well. :-)

@dennisfrankland4296 7 жыл бұрын

Nice job dude, great looking tanks, the sand likes really cool. I only subscribed yesterday and I'm enjoying all the info , advice and tips. I'm always open to learn from other people. Lives a learning curve, right dude

@duaneheller8165 8 жыл бұрын

I would LOVE to see a "maintaining sand aquariums" video!My issue with sand is removing all the droppings which seems to be needed 2-3 times a day. There has to be a better way. If you want to know how I am doing it I would be glad to post a description. Just let me know.

@sheliaglover565 Жыл бұрын

I haven't tried this yet but I had my husband buy me a small orange juice strainer it has very small holes in the screen I thought would be perfect for sifting the sand and removing debris my section siphon doesn't have the power for me to stand it upright and work I have to keep it late down to drain the water

@danielmcsween884 7 жыл бұрын

*240 pounds

@stonigee7997 5 жыл бұрын

Daniel Mc Sween Right? I was like huh???

@her209 5 жыл бұрын

6 bags x 40 lbs bags = 160 lbs Huh?

@lou9294 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome job thanks for sharing

@erickvillalva8959 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video!!!! inspired me to retouch my existing tank with some background paint

@lyndabalkoski1885 2 жыл бұрын

Yes please show more on maintaining sand thx!!

@fabriennebrannon6791 5 жыл бұрын

I love the paint idea 😄 I'm gonna try it on my tank

@joeymolnar8450 8 жыл бұрын

really want to see that sand video!

@juniorkhan650 7 жыл бұрын

Joey Molnar i would assume, alot of the bacteria lives in the substrate

@josephpowell1611 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man this was really helpful been having some trouble with my 75

@reddragonstacking5247 7 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a clip on seeing how to maintaining sand substrate in tanks

@RickySutphin 6 жыл бұрын

I know this was over a year ago, but it turned it great. Thanks for sharing.

@TrishsOrchidLife 5 жыл бұрын

Getting ready to set up a new tank so cleaning sand would be great- thinking of using

@joselavoy8591 4 жыл бұрын

after like 10 vids that i prefer...u had it all ty for everything! i had to subscribe now!..also new to fish keeping.. i didn't know it would be a thing for me :")

@thelitepredator 5 жыл бұрын

hey thats a great video idea i would totally watch maintenance on sand substrates

@dwainkitchel1316 8 жыл бұрын

I added 1/3 sand covered bottom to my L260 set up, i am old school and sand scares me with the chance for anaerobic bacteria pockets...but i am adjusting slowly. The other 2/3 are gravel and plant substrata and the a layer of styrofoam for my rockwork to set on. Would love to see the further videos you spoke about. Have enjoyed this series on the tank tear down thx!

@shelley294 7 жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks for posting

@RadicalMT15 7 жыл бұрын

Nice looking tank John. I really like that half moon rock you have there. By the way... No disrespect here. Your wife have a beautiful black hair. Good luck with this new re-do for the Discus.

@williamfeltner8356 8 жыл бұрын

John u need to put some Al Borlin shorts on the website, they'd sell like hotcakes lmao

@paulone65 7 жыл бұрын

wow they look great.love the black background

@sophiacalima6476 3 жыл бұрын

thank you, helped a lot!

@leemarquette 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the info!!

@Rhonda858 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice I just bought one 10lb bag of white sand from Petco and paid $19.99! So Im definitely going to Walmart and going back to Petco and return this 10lb bag and go buy 120 lbs for about the same price!

@chechugomez 7 жыл бұрын

muy buen trabajo. Gracias por mostrarlo.

@kylecarter5502 7 жыл бұрын

I love pool filter sand. it's in every tank I have except my saltwater tank. oh and on a side note. 6 bags of 40lb sand is 240lbs.

@buelliganx1 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I'm not the only one that caught that lol

@kylecarter5502 3 жыл бұрын

@@buelliganx1 lol yup. surprising too. they are usually pretty good with their math.

@walterotiepka1460 8 жыл бұрын

Tank looks great!

@TheZZZbox 3 жыл бұрын

very informative - thanks

@vapelounge6110 7 жыл бұрын

awesome video. AS ALWAYS!! stumbled across this bc tomorrow I was planning on going to home depot because it's 5 mins from my house right by my local pet shop to get some quickrete pool filter sand then goin to grab some dwarf african cichlids for a new 55g that's been cycled for a Lil over a week now. but has new gravel in it and out of 20 years I been into fish keeping I've always wanted a sand substrate but been afraid of it for some reason but was wondering how to go about converting it so this helped. and it looks beautiful man. love ur videos Bro, I watch all ur vape related videos as well. keep up the awesome work, an I love ur passion an knowledge for your wet pets!

@didleydo 4 жыл бұрын

I use both sand and gravel. I put the sand down for my plants and then add the gravel on top. This has worked well.

@judasjunior6503 4 жыл бұрын

Does the gravel sink to the bottom?

@LonghornInOmaha 8 жыл бұрын

Used gravel in all our tanks for 15 years, then made a switch to PFS last year. Never going back to gravel. I do like the consistancy of Fairmount Santrol PFS over some others, like HTH.

@tjenkins1126 8 жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of PFS. Actually considering swapping back to it from the current black sand. Tanks are looking the part, sir. I suggest river rocks and plants for the bottom one. 🍻👍

@djneoda1535 3 жыл бұрын

LOOKS GREAT GREAT video Thanks for the advice Peace ✌

@msamson708 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, got vital information, thank you :-)

@taniaoro-hahn8639 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video. It's so helpful. I'm considering pool sand as I start up a new tank. I do want to see how you're maintaining the sand and how it impacts plants. Are you using root tabs to feed your plants? Thanks again!!

@allisonbehringer2790 8 жыл бұрын

Great video... Sand maintenance? Yes please!

@brukernavn1 6 жыл бұрын

Play sand often has a lot of silt in it to keep more moisture so it sticks together better

@jaduenas 7 жыл бұрын

So what's the final verdict? Which substrate do you recommend, gravel or sand?

@Facts_Are_Facts_Are_Facts 4 жыл бұрын

It says in the title, changing from gravel to sand.

@borisbuliak3626 4 жыл бұрын

Am personally leaning more and more towards sand, at first I was hesitant. I am also experimenting with both gravel and sand in my tanks, way more natural looking. 60-40 or 70-30 ratios in favor of sand. Rocks and plants, in over ten years I have yet to stick any wood in my aquariums. That will change when I set my 10 gallon rack.

@Air-vf6cn 6 жыл бұрын

Wow what a amazing tank...!! ;) i have some spawning fish im off to get some pool sand great video thank you so much

@vvv1227 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Sir only my suggestion was you could have use window film for your background glass just my suggestion anyways beautiful video Greetings from India 🍻🍻🍻

@melavery2 7 жыл бұрын

Gosh here in Fl at Home Depot pool filter sand is $5.67 for #50. Best deal in town. If black is desired Tractor Supply can supply blast sand $10.00 for #50 lb.

@archiles666 3 жыл бұрын

Just set up a 400 gallon. Brand new tank and equipment. Let the tank run for 4 hours before adding plants. 2 hours after that put in 12 guppy's, 4 snails, 6 shrimp. Been 8 days and lost nothing. Guppy's had baby's second day in. No fry lost. Used tap water and Aqueon water conditioner.

@RoGuExPaNcAkE 5 жыл бұрын

I left a very small amount layer of gravel behind, and did sand. Left the gravel for the bacteria because I also needed to revamp my filtration :)

@stclairstclair 5 жыл бұрын

As a kind of fish dumb-ass i would like to share two things, The Magic Eraser for glass cleaning, For hoods and plastic parts Crusted over in hard white water deposits Soak in a pan of vinegar! I had filter parts i was ready to throw out that came clean after soaking for a few days (it will eat rubber)

@victoriahendren2505 2 жыл бұрын

I found that ant pile sand has crazy cool consistency. it needs cleaning but it comes out as almost sand but has a small gravel feel

@darrenparsons1988 8 жыл бұрын

looking good boss. cost me a fortune in black aquarium sand for my 5ft but will probably get pool filter sand for my 3 new tanks.

@hotchnerpittman3566 7 жыл бұрын

I used multipurpose sand, washed it about 14 times, put it in the tank, let it sit for a day (it was so cloudy It looked like I poured milk in the tank) the next day it was crystal clear. Play sand is fine, as is sands other than "pool filter sand" don't let people tell you that you're limited to one kind of sand because in reality sand is all made from the same compound: Quartz. Just different grain sizes.

@ScubaSteve4444 8 жыл бұрын

Looks great. Waiting for the updates.

@KGTropicals 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

@dlaw1954 2 жыл бұрын

I'm late for this one, but can confirm that play sand takes literally forever to clean. My wife and I made the "mistake" of using it for her betta/neon planted tank, the water still clouds up during water changes no matter how careful we are.

@hotrodvdub 8 жыл бұрын

Just bought a new 60 gallon tank and was planning on using a sand substrate. I've never used sand on my previous tanks I had a few years ago. A sand maintenance video would be appreciated. -Alex

@d.j.crigger9126 5 жыл бұрын

What is your thoughts on using black diamond blasting sand? I'm seriously thinking about changing from creek pebbles to the black diamond blasting sand. A 50lb bag is under $10 from tractor supply store.

@Xavier_915 8 жыл бұрын

It's looking good John! I might do sand next time I set up a tank...👍👍

@mikekimber9528 8 жыл бұрын

Maintaining sand aquariums would be most interesting

@cmchamp13 5 жыл бұрын

I got 50lb bags at Home Depot for $5

@AlphaAussies 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have to do anything to it before putting it in the tank?

@BUJU2007 4 жыл бұрын

@@AlphaAussies probably just wash it. Put it in a bucket and fill with water. Mix it up and throw out the dirty water. Repeat until the water looks clear.

@hooftrim4589 4 жыл бұрын

can one run a" reverse flow" undergravel filter, with fine sand?

@JohnJames. 4 жыл бұрын

@@hooftrim4589 , I would say no, I used cheap play sand , and nothing gets through

@brigidnativio3772 4 жыл бұрын

Wow

@TheLobinetech 6 жыл бұрын

very nice videos and tanks....learning a great deal from your tutorials and will forever be greatful for your knowledge. I attempted sand a while back and oh my...it basically tuned to gutter water and lost all my fish,now i have a 75 gallon and also got another 150 gallon which i am looking at using sand substrate..only question i have is how do you prevent the sand from clumping up or is that based on the kind of sand?