sand or gravel?

[HODDY]

Hi, quick question. I am getting some pymgy cories tomorrow but i heard that gravel can be uncomfortable for them. But sand seems a pain for planting plants. Would you go with sand or gravel?

Thanks,Ben.

 

[aaronnorth]

i had gravel with cory's, it created no big problems. Gravel also lets waste fo through and provides nutrients to the roots - doesnt matter that much if you have a nutrient rich substrate. Sand isnt to bad for planting - you will get the hang of it.

 

[Steve Smith]

As long as it isn't too big a grain, and isn't sharp in any way then it should be fine Thought about maybe having a sandy area perhaps?