Benefit of powersand in the nanos?

neilanh · Post by **neilanh** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:35 pm

Now that I have a bag of powersand, it's not what I was expecting it to be.

Would there be any benefit of using it in our nano tanks?

Ghazanfar Ghori · Post by **Ghazanfar Ghori** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 6:47 pm

I'm planning on using a little in my setup for sure.

neilanh · Post by **neilanh** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:32 pm

As I understand it, the key factor in the powersand (which is more like power rocks, IMO) is to improve circulation within the substrate, as well as having added nutrient effects. Did I get that right?

Just feeling through the bag, the "sand" is a lot larger than I anticipated.

What's the difference between the Powersand-S and the Special-S?

maddog10 · Post by **maddog10** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:31 pm

I also have a question about Powersand (before I ruin my 120). Am I supposed to mix it throughout the aquasoil or do a make a layer of the stuff?

Post by **krisw** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:02 pm

Powersand is supposed to be the bottom most layer of the substrate, capped by a thick layer of aquasoil. The largest complaint with using powersand is that it tends to drift upwards to the surface over time, looking kind of crappy. This is particular true when uprooting plant, or if you have a pair of cichlids that insist on digging! (Sorry, personal experience showing through)

Some folks have preventing this affect by using stainless steel screening overtop of their powersand to prevent it from moving up. I've always just tried to make my aquasoil layer thick enough to minimize this.

Spine · Post by **Spine** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:16 pm

Are we allowed to add other substrates to our nano's I thought we were suppose to use only the substrate we were given?

Post by **krisw** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:18 pm

Yes, you're allowed to use whatever substrate you want. We encourage the use of Amazonia, particularly if you have never used it. But, if you want to use another one, by all means.

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:40 pm

Spine wrote:Are we allowed to add other substrates to our nano's I thought we were suppose to use only the substrate we were given?

Yes, the only restriction is to use the standard AGA 2.5 gallon size tank. I'm using a different homemade light fixture on mine.

maddog10 · Post by **maddog10** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:14 pm

Kevin,
Are you going to use big blue gravel? I thought I was going to be the only one!

JMLenke · Post by **JMLenke** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:29 am

maddog10 wrote:Kevin,
Are you going to use big blue gravel? I thought I was going to be the only one!

oh man, am I going to have competition for the neon nano?

Benefit of powersand in the nanos?

Benefit of powersand in the nanos?

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