VACUUMING Sand vs Gravel Plus 9 Bonus Tips

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Let's talk about substrate. I've used several kinds and each require a different kind of care. In this video we look at caring for sand vs. gravel. What I like and what I dislike about each. • What do you use? Why did you choose that substrate? How do you care for it? Please share any thoughts you have on this subject in the comments below. Be a part of The Convo Gang because on this channel, We all learn from each other! • If you're like me and like to always be learning about how to take better care of our fish, how about hitting that sub button and bell? Thanks! • **Here are some links to products that I've used and recommend** • (You get a great deal by using these links and help to support the channel because Amazon gives me a small percentage without it impacting your cost one cent, thanks!) • Filters: • SunSun 302-B (265 gph): https://amzn.to/2Y6Ylhy • SunSun 704-B (525 gph with UV): https://amzn.to/2YFbHjV • SunSun HW 3000 (793 with UV): https://amzn.to/3hCm54W • Filter pads for all SunSun filters: https://amzn.to/30Ieg7E • Cut your own filter pads: https://amzn.to/2zD6SiP • Pinky filter floss: https://amzn.to/30QLNMS • SunSun Pre-Filter (goes over intake): https://amzn.to/3fv6aU1 • Flexible hose cleaning brush: https://amzn.to/2N5x8p7 • SunSun Pre-Filter (In-Line Canister): https://amzn.to/2UQ79WX • SunSun Canister O-Ring replacement: https://amzn.to/2BhU7uf • SunSun UV 9W replacement bulb: https://amzn.to/2N0eoHB • Suggested Bio Media that I use in my canisters: • Biohome Ultimate: https://amzn.to/3e8Cs70 • MarinePure: https://amzn.to/37z9UB7 • CNZ sponge filled bio-balls: https://amzn.to/3e7aitd • Pumice stone: https://amzn.to/2Y6vk5t • Crushed coral/aragonite: https://amzn.to/2N6DYKM • Chemical Filtration I've Used with Good Results: • Seachem Purigen: https://amzn.to/3hCygyG • Seachem Matrix Carbon: https://amzn.to/2Y6sOft • Mesh bags: https://amzn.to/2AJb4hj • Other items: • Suggested substrate (aragonite): https://amzn.to/2N6DYKM • My favorite LED lights: https://amzn.to/2N0YrRd • Inexpensive Powerheads: https://amzn.to/2N5dTMu • Better quality Powerhead (Hydor): https://amzn.to/37y8pTT • Heaters I use: • Eheim: https://amzn.to/3e2PByp • Cobalt Neo Therm: https://amzn.to/2N5eFZU • API (Black Plastic Shielded): https://amzn.to/3e8HujY • Recommended Meds to have on hand: • Fritz Maracyn 2: https://amzn.to/2UJRqJ1 • API Furan 2: https://amzn.to/2N10iWb • API General Cure: https://amzn.to/3ejsFLe • Kordon Ick Attack: https://amzn.to/37A2iOF • Seachem Metroplex: https://amzn.to/2N5g9TY • Seachem Garlic Guard: https://amzn.to/2N3W549 • Seachem Focus: https://amzn.to/2Ax8yef • Water Treatment Products I Use Recommend: • Seachem Prime: https://amzn.to/37xa1gD • Seachem Safe: https://amzn.to/3d7Tscn • Seachem Lake Salt: https://amzn.to/30PeQ3A • Seachem Pristine: https://amzn.to/3ejvEDq • Seachem Clarity: https://amzn.to/2CdDCA4 • Aquarium Quick Start Products I Recommend: • Seachem Stability: https://amzn.to/3e2SgYS • Fritz Turbo Start: https://amzn.to/3d7UXr1 • Dr. Tim's One and Only: https://amzn.to/2CdEFju • **For more fish keeping videos with tricks, tips and hacks, check out these playlists** • For My Best Fish Keeping Tips click here: • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... • For tips and tricks with Fluval FX canister filters go here: • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... • For tips and tricks with SunSun canister filters go here: • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... • For videos on water changes and controlling nitrates, click here: • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... • For videos on general canister filter maintenance, click here: • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... • My Top 10 most popular videos of all time: • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... • Did you know that there's a friendly and very helpful group of fish keepers on Facebook? It's called Ben O'Cichlid Stop by and ask to join. Be sure to answer all the join-in questions so that the admin approve and let you in (it's how we keep the trolls and bots out!). Also, for behind the scenes pictures and videos follow me on Instagram at: ben.o.cichlid • Support your local fish store, join clubs and groups that safeguard the future of our hobby. I'm a member the American Cichlid Association. You can visit them here: cichlid.org • Stop by on most Saturdays at 10am (Pacific) for the Cichlids Coffee live stream. Great people, great topics and I get to answer your questions LIVE! Why not watch the stream while drinking out of a Ben O'Cichlid coffee mug or wearing a channel hoodie or tee. Visit my store here: https://teespring.com/stores/ben-ocha... and be sure to use the code LIVESTREAM for a 10% discount at check-out. • Shout-out to Christopher Martin for the Cichlids Coffee logo and to Sam Penny for the Youtube channel banner art. And a big thank you to Phil Griffiths for the dropping fish video and channel icon! • **Never forget - you reading this right now - YOU ROCK!**

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