Is Chicken/Hen Grit Too Sharp For Substrate? Updated w/ Picture

[RossW]

Based on some recommendations/tips from other members I purchased some Hen Grit from Ritchie Feed and Seed.  It is crushed white marble, and very nice looking.

I think it will be fine for my African Cichlid tank, but am concerned it may be too sharp for my Sterbai Cories and/or Zebra Loaches.

I will post a pic when I get home.

Thoughts?

Thanx,
Ross

[beowulf]

I have never used it, but I would worry about anything sharp around loaches due to their lack of scales.

[darkdep]

What's the size?

[RossW]

It is Hen Grit, I do not recall the exact size.  Using my memory... it was the closest to aquarium rock that you would buy at a LFS.

I will post a picture later this evening.

[RossW]

Here is a picture with a dime in the middle for reference.



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[audioslave_36]

wow that is nice, expensive Ross ? I think I am gonna get rid of my bomix and get some of that 

[darkdep]

Nice stuff!

[RossW]

wow that is nice, expensive Ross ? I think I am gonna get rid of my bomix and get some of that 

Cheap, like $10 for a 40lbs bag or something like that.  I got two bags and I suspect I will have enought for my 90g.

There are also smaller and larger grit... take your pick!

[audioslave_36]

Cool I'm off to Ritchie's tommorrow morning, wonder if redbelly is still looking for bomix 

I guess I can get a better look at while I am at your place in the am.

[RossW]

I must warn you... it is covered in dust.  Nothing which a hose, bucket, running water, and 30 minutes of your time can't fix though.

[audioslave_36]

believe me it can't be any worse than the bomix

[darkdep]

I might check this out too for my new tank.  Too bad it's not made of calcium tho

[babblefish1960]

Here is a picture with a dime in the middle for reference.

Speaking specifically about the sterbai corydoras you have or are getting, this is too sharp for their barbels, not a good substrate for them, it needs to be rounder.

[beowulf]

Speaking specifically about the sterbai corydoras you have or are getting, this is too sharp for their barbels, not a good substrate for them, it needs to be rounder.

The same could then be said for any loaches which also have barbels.