Aquarium Substrate Showdown: Sand vs Gravel! Does it Even Matter?

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Choosing the right substrate for your aquarium is very important. Get it wrong and it usually means breaking down your fish tank and starting again. So which is better - sand or gravel?

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Want to learn more about substrate? Check out these videos!
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How to Choose The RIght Substrate Color:    • Aquarium Substrate Color: Get it Wron...  
A Real LIfe Example of How Fish Change Color Based on Substrate:    • How Substrate Color Impacts The Way Y...  
Best White Sand:    • White Sand for Your Aquarium? What to...  
Best Type of Sand:    • What is The Best Aquarium Sand? These...  

Here is how we make DIY Root Tabs:    • How to Make Root Tabs for Your Aquati...  

Should You Gravel Vac Your Fish Tank:    • 7 Reasons to Gravel Vac Your Aquarium...  

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