I have a light coating of gravel in one of my tanks, mixed with glass beads.

I would like to take the gravel out, but I don't want to mess up my water parameters.

I remember reading a great post about how much gravel you should remove at a time, it was by Koko, I believe, but it was a long time ago, maybe a year ago, so I don't remember exactly how to do it, and I can't find the post I am looking for.

I remember thinking it would take forever to get all the gravel out heehee.

So what do you suppose a safe amount would be?

I don't have a whole lot in there to begin with. I used to think bare bottom was ugly (no offense anyone) but now I actually like the look, and I think my gravel is ugly I am not sure if I will leave the glass beads (I will at first to see how they look lightly scattered, I don't want them deep) and if that looks gross, then I'm going to use river rocks.

Thanks!

Jessica

I've always said take 1/4 out per week. Since you don't have
a thick layer, you might be able to do 1/2 per week.

You could put the gravel in little baggies and remove one now
and then, but have your bare bottom (hehe) look at the same
time.

Thank you very much PM.


Jessica