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Didn't you lose all the bacteria in the old gravel? I think it is a good process, I'm just wondering about the bacteria. I am getting ready to switch tanks and put in new substrate, so this helps.

Needs live plants

I just did this with a 20 gallon tank I just slowly removed the gravel over a couple of days the removed my plants which was easy Java ferns attached to drift wood and slowly reversed the process with “ aquarium “ sand I just had to clean the hob pre filter every day so far no floaters

I would have been terrified to try that on a tank with that many fish, but your process was well thought out, and you took pretty much every precaution you could. The results definitely speak for themselves!!

Do you still need a filter in the tank or jist an aerator

I change my gravel fish in tank

Will this sand be okay for goldfish too?

i plan on changing my gravel in my 55 because it is all different kinds vs all one so i plan on taking everyone out

Did you have any issues with the beneficial bacteria? What type of chemicals did you add? (Ex: Seachem Pristine). I have been pondering on removing the gravel and using a sand substrate. After seeing your vid, has me rethinking it. I currently have a 75 gallon with 4 blue acara, 3 angels. I am thinking of getting rid of one angel to add smaller species of geo or 5 to 6 roseline sharks.

Finally someone who shows what sand they use. I’m definitely switching my aragonite coral for this sand. Been wanting too but count find this sand. I always see it. Thank you. Beautiful fish and tank btw.

Thank you!! Clear and concise

Beautiful job!!

This is such a good idea. I have a lot of plants and dragon stone in the tank. But the old bonsai gravel food ? Must be worn out. And the gravel I put on top is too big in diameter I find. I am really going to attempt this. The one time I tried to before I put the fish in buckets. But that to me felt personally worse then this. Stress level of the fish and all. Thanks. Going to attempt this soon 🎉

Beautiful fish and tank set up. I'm preparing to replace my substrate and completely change my setup in my 220 gal so i appreciate your video. Thanks for sharing.

The fish are very hardy to survive this.

What about all the beneficial bacteria on the previous substrate?

How exciting! Would love to have seen a few minutes of the sump in operation.

Well thought out before proceeding. I want to replace gravel in my 180 gallon with sand and keep the fish in the aquarium during the process. Thanks for providing this informative video. Your filtration consists of two sponge filters and a sump? More cost effective than two canister filters and a sump which filters my 180. 👍

I am thinking to change my substrate from sand to small rocks for my cichlids tank. It’s really hard to clean sand from siphon. What’s your recommendation guys? Thanks

I really, really appreciate this video. It sure helped me a lot.

Excelente!

I found this vedio just two days after what I did the exact same process..... Glad I am not alone..... My biggest hurdle switching to white sand is cleaning/extracting fish waste and left over food without sucking sand in the vacuum..... I am really worried my fish is still okay but....... Please help

Really helpful video. 👌

Beautiful tank dude. I've changed from gravel to other gravel in a 20 gal and recently took out 70lbs of gravel and replaced it with the exact same sand as yours with fish in the tank. Why didn't you put the sand in when your water level was low? you were putting the sand in while the tank was filling up? Just curious. As for my results, I'll know in a few hrs when I get home from work! I fast tracked my process though. I don't have a garden hose plus it's winter here now. I rinsed my sand in 2x 5 gal buckets in a large basin using a powerful faucet and used my hand to woosh around the sand a few times to rinse out the debris, then let the faucet run over it for 10-15 mins each per bucket. Was it enough? Will my water be cloudy when I get home? The suspense..is killen me!

I got some aqua plants as a gift. Mine is a bare bottom tank. I don't have another tank to move the fish. I am afraid what would happen if i add substrate. Does it result in an ammonia spike? I got guppies and fries. Please advise.

best video I’ve found for this!! I’m in pretty much the exact same situation, bought a fully equipped tank and want to change from river rock to sand, and also don’t really have the option to move the fish elsewhere. Thank you so much for posting!

Would it still be the same to switch from sand to fluorite stratum?

Amazing video

I’m going to drain my20 gallon take out my fish and put them in a 10 gallon tank and then put in the soil I want under my substrate would be a mess if I left any water while working with the soil

Be very careful changing substrate with fish in due to the sudden change in water chemistry gravel to sand can cause a change in PH and water hardness that can really give fish a hard time but great content thanks for the video

Subscribed!!!!!

i am going to setup an extra monitor in my office with your tank vids (need access to your live cam! jk)

Looks amazing!!