Hi Ted .....question....

[georgedv]

Hi Ted,
I enjoy your Teds Fishroom shows. Watched them all. I wanted to know what sand/gravel you have in the tank showing your Paranochromis Gabonicus? Is there a name for that type and where did you get yours?

Thanks
george

 

[tjudy]

I use white silica sand mixed with number 30 red flint gravel in a ratio of 6 parts sand to one part gravel.

 

[georgedv]

Thanks Ted. I have never seen red flint gravel at places like Lowes or HD. Is it marketedpackaged in a different name, or is red flint available thru some kind of specialty stores?

thanks

g

 

[tjudy]

I think it is very regional to the upper midwest. It is quarried here in Wisconsin. An fine, dark gravel will do.

 

[slimbolen99]

My LFS actually gets their gravel from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, from a company called Red Flint Sand and Gravel Co. Their site is http://www.redflint.com/. I'm sure that you could try contacting them and seeing if they ship, or your LFS can get in contact with them. They 50# bags were $15.00 or so each. Kinda pricey, but it seems to be really nice stuff. Grains of this particular size are no larger than 1/8th of an inch. Not too big, not too small. Mixing it with sand is a good idea. Probably saves some money!

 

[georgedv]

Unfortunatly all the lfs that we had in the upstate of sc have closed their doors. I don't know if it was the economy or the big box stores...thanks for the info Ted and slimbolen99.