Slate Tile And Sand Combo Bottom

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Has anyone used a combination slate tile and sand bottom? I was thinking of laying slate tile on the bottom of a 50 gallon tank and filling in the cracks and edges with sand. Making the setup a less permanent bottom, in case I want to change it in the future. Filling the cracks with silicone would make the bottom more of a permanent. Placing sand in the cracks and/or a thin bottom layer under the tile would prevent food and waste (I figure) from going under the tiles and being trapped.
Anyone have any thoughts?
 
Kingfisher said:
Has anyone used a combination slate tile and sand bottom? I was thinking of laying slate tile on the bottom of a 50 gallon tank and filling in the cracks and edges with sand. Making the setup a less permanent bottom, in case I want to change it in the future. Filling the cracks with silicone would make the bottom more of a permanent. Placing sand in the cracks and/or a thin bottom layer under the tile would prevent food and waste (I figure) from going under the tiles and being trapped.
Anyone have any thoughts?
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I use sand, tiles and large slate stones in my lotl tanks.
 

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NiadiaNz your tanks look amazing! Did you silicone the tiles down or are they just placed on the bottom with a layer sand under it.
 
Kingfisher said:
NiadiaNz your tanks look amazing! Did you silicone the tiles down or are they just placed on the bottom with a layer sand under it.
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Hi, they are just sitting on the bottom, I try to keep sand in the gaps.
 
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