![]() Due to the strategic placement of the polyfiber barrier, this method is ideal for keeping rooting plants. One big advantage of this method is you don’t have to deal with plants rooting in the filter plates, which is a big problem for growing plants with traditional UG filter setups. Out of all the sands I’ve tried, this one works the best. Why? The grain size is much larger than average sand but still small enough to prevent fish from choking while having the debris sit on top, patiently waiting to be vacuumed. This idea combines the benefits of sand (which does not trap muck like gravel) with the efficiency of undergravel filtration. I recommend using CaribSea aquarium sand, the Crystal River style. You can also piece together several smaller sizes if your aquarium has a unique footprint. Whatever works for you. You can use the setup designs below alone or in conjunction with another kind of filter. If you want rooting plants it’s recommended to keep them in something like a glass plant jar. Plants can grow roots into the filter plates and restrict the water flow through the filter, destroying the effectiveness of your filtration. Bigger or adult goldfish especially are prone to getting “rockitis” where the gravel actually gets lodged in the back of their throats, blocking their ability to eat and causing other symptoms like lethargy and strange mouth movements. ![]()
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