Choices of substrate Help!

[leo_kid_21]

Hello im thinking on buying tile for my 20 gallon long tank but i dont know what one? can sombody give me a link to homedepo or somwhere ASAP because every day is a risk... Also im using an undertank heater and would that get through the substrate warm enough for the leo?

Thanks

 

[grboxa]

tile is one of if not the best choice as substrate because of its heat retention. Usually it can get to hot!, so make sure you purchase a thermostat. Link is not necessary just go down to any hardware store and pick any slate tile you want theres no right or wrong , id go with slate as it is rough with more natural feel and looks awsome if you get a really nice looking piece. Ceramic is fine alot of people use it I just hear alot of people complain about having no traction.

 

[DierdreDreamwalker626]

tile is one of if not the best choice as substrate because of its heat retention. Usually it can get to hot!, so make sure you purchase a thermostat. Link is not necessary just go down to any hardware store and pick any slate tile you want theres no right or wrong , id go with slate as it is rough with more natural feel and looks awsome if you get a really nice looking piece. Ceramic is fine alot of people use it I just hear alot of people complain about having no traction.

I have often wondered about the tile possibly getting too hot. We're thinking of switching to it from our coco-fiber since it's obviously easier to clean, but I have been so paranoid about that. A lot of people said they love it though, so you just have to monitor the temps a little more closely?

 

[leo_kid_21]

I have often wondered about the tile possibly getting too hot. We're thinking of switching to it from our coco-fiber since it's obviously easier to clean, but I have been so paranoid about that. A lot of people said they love it though, so you just have to monitor the temps a little more closely?

Im using coco- fiber right now.. but when it eats string usualy gets stuck in its mouth. I have some at my dads house so i might get that. Could it be ok for filling the cracks with coco fiber!

Thanks