Black Diamond Blasting Sand (BDBS) is a great budget black sand for aquariums. It comes with many benefits , as shown in " The Best Budget Black Aquarium Substrate: Black Diamond Blasting Sand . " Unfortunately, there are a few downsides to using BDBS. But, with the cons that I list down below, I will outline a workaround if possible. 1. Diligent rinsing of BDBS is essential Despite being an inert substrate, there is a lot of dust and oil residue characteristic of this su

If you are like me, you know that there is no cleaner look better accomplished than by black substrates . It visually hides whatever wastes or by-products that collect at the bottom of your tank and provides great contrast to the real focal points of a tank, the livestock and the plants. Moreover, sands give off a smoother, softer and more natural look compared to gravel. The problem is, aquarium-specific black sands found in big chain pet stores, are expensive . And at tho

What Is Diamond Eye? Also known as moon eye , diamond eye is a genetic trait that results in overgrowth of scales over the eyes of a fish, leading to blindness . An important distinction is that the scales grow over the eyes and do not anatomically impact the retina. Diamond eye can impact one or both eyes and can partially or fully cover the eyes The condition usually happens slowly over time, taking months to years Are All Betta Fish At Risk Of Diamond Eye? Diamond eye c