Habitat - Indoor

Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 12:39 pm **sand or 1mm quartz?**

wich one is better ? :oops:

Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 1:59 pm

I think both are roughly equivalent as far as turtle-safety and maintenance go, so I would say choose whichever you like the looks of best. Or, whichever is cheaper

Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:13 pm

quartz is more expensive (20$) than the sand (5$)
but i've been told that quartz is safer because its more airy wich prevents green toxic alge... is it true?

Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:45 pm

Could be partially true. But if you have under 3cm of sand, then you won't get the toxic buildup. Or if you have it thicker, just give it a stir now and then.

Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 12:03 am

BullDog wrote:Could be partially true. But if you have under 3cm of sand, then you won't get the toxic buildup. Or if you have it thicker, just give it a stir now and then.

Whats 3cm in inches ?

Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 2:26 am

3cm = 1.3in...

i would like to have a 6 cm thick (3 in)... would you recommend the quartz than sand?

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