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Of course it can be heated. It can be boiled or baked to kill any bacteria or other unwanted life forms (snails?) so that they are not introduced to the tank. You will have to make sure though that your filter is really up to scratch and properly cycled because there is bound to be a decay problem created by the dead life forms in the gravel as they rot. Plants can be put in immediately and should do well with a good kick start from the nutrients in the gravel. Everything should be OK for introducing the fish within 30 days or so.
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Do goldfish need gravel inside an aquarium?
No, but gravel can help decorate and brighten an aquarium.
What is an aquarium substrate?
Its the rock, sand, gravel, whatever on the bottom of an aquarium.
Where can one purchase gravel for an aquarium?
Gravel for an aquarium can be purchased online at sites such as Amazon, Pet Solutions, Petco, Pet Smart, and eBay. Additionally, gravel may be purchased in stores such as Petco and Pet Smart.
Why is aquarium gravel bad for fish?
Aquarium gravel is simply gravel that goes in the bottom of your aquarium. You can also use sand instead of gravel. The gravel has several purposes: It makes your tank look nice, it hides waste (which is why you should gravel vacuum once a month or so), and it provides surface area for good bacteria to live on. It comes in many colors, including brown, white, black, and neon colors.
What are undergravel aquarium filters?
An under gravel aquarium filter is one where the filter is located beneath the gravel. The filter is responsible for keeping the tank oxygenated and looks better out of sight.
Can you kill aquarium snails by baking the gravel at 550 degrees?
Yes, At that temperature you wil probably kill the gravel as well.
What is the chemical composition of aquarium gravel?
The chemical composition of gravel would vary depending upon the geological make up of the rocks, shells etc that the gravel consists of.
Is it ok not to put anything at the bottom of aquarium?
I would say yes it would be ok not to put anything at the bottom of the aquarium. Gravel, stone and plastics are usually used for appearance. If it is a freshwater aquarium and if you plan on using live plants then gravel is necessary.If it is a salt water aquarium then it is necessary to use live rock and live stone.
Does pea gravel work?
Pea gravel works if you use it at the bottom of an aquarium. You can also use it to make walkways and other concrete surfaces.
How come goldfish in an aquarium swallow the gravel and then spit it out?
Because they are looking for food and may pick up gravel as they slurp their way along the bottom of the tank.
Can you put substrate suitable for plants over colored gravel in a freshwater aquarium?
Yes. You can layer substrate in any tank. However, if your plants can grow fine in gravel, they can grow fine in colored gravel, just make sure the colored gravel is safe for aquariums.
What is the water temperature for glofish?
I have mine in a heated aquarium that is about 76 to 82 degrees.
