Dark Sand

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catfishlover106

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Ok my question is what kind of Sand can I buy that is alittle bit dark but not too dark and thats not light. I don't want playsand as its too light (neutral). I want to get my fishes colors much darker than usual. But I don't want to spend alot of money for bag of sand...Anyone know of a brand? Oh and it has to be fine or coarse...just a good a round kind of sand that won't harm my Stingray :nilly: and I need to know where I can buy them...Thanks :)
 
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ronin_man

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check out estes marine sand, i have heard a few people say they use it for there rays and i just picked some up for my ray tank.
as for its weight it is not so light that any little movement will cloud the water, i find it settles pretty quickly when disturbed. i picked mine up from bigal's aquarium supplies.

hope this helps.
 
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catfishlover106

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oh and I forgot to state its for Freshwater ray not Saltwater (Atlantic Freshwater Stingray) I need to get some sooner or later for the above ground pond. 400+ gallons
 
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ronin_man

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yes this is for my freshwater ray as well,
it is just called marine sand (not sure why), it does not affect PH in any way.
i put mine in my 150gal, though i could only find it in 5lb bags lol. took 7 bags for 1/2inch coverage, hah
 
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Marinedepot.com has some stuff called torpedo sand for 9.99 per 20 lbs. bag, I think. It's of a decent graded size and is naturally smoothed and rounded by the oceans current, safe for fresh water. Dullish grey in color - good for ray tanks.
 
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catfishlover106

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dirtyblacksocks;2064550; said:
Marinedepot.com has some stuff called torpedo sand for 9.99 per 20 lbs. bag, I think. It's of a decent graded size and is naturally smoothed and rounded by the oceans current, safe for fresh water. Dullish grey in color - good for ray tanks.
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sweet =] I look into that :headbang2 Thanks
 
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