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Gravel
Gravel plays a number of roles
in the aquarium:
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it anchors rooted plants, stopping them from floating
up to the top of the tank;
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harbours good bacteria that eat
left over food and fish waste, keeping down harmful tank chemicals and pollutants;
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provides colour and decoration, making the appearance of the tank more pleasing
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catches fine debris that would
be stirred up by the fish and water movement making the tank appear
cloudy.
The choice of gravel should be made with the following considerations:
pleasing to look at; no sharp edges; chemically
inert; thoroughly cleaned before use; about 2
inches at the back banked down to 1 inch at the front is ample and looks good. | |
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