type of sand for rays

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just curious as to what all types of sand has worked for your rays. ive done a little research on some sites and ppl use all sorts of types of sand. and i know some of you use gravel. what ype of gravel are you using>? thanks for the ideas

 

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i guess what i shouldve said is can i just buy play sand? either that or i can get some sand off the beach at ocean city, md. that would be ok too right?

 

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ive tried both stick to estes it is perfect! get medium brocast. the other sands are a p. i. t. a. and will chew up your pumps/impellers! look for estes at paint stores is where ive found it

 

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I use Carib Sea gravel (Torpedo Beach).

 

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ok thanks guys. so i shuold look for the name brand 'estes' and i guess the type would be the ' mediumbrocast'? this is my first try with sand and i def dont wanna ruin my canisters. and it took me a while, but i did get p.i.t.a. haha, i was tryin to figure out what type of sand that is haha thanks keep em comin

 

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and that carib sea gravel looks identical to what i got when i picked up a used tank. so i should be ok with that then

 

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I have used pool filter sand in the past. Very cheap, nice looking, and doesnt stick to the discs....

 

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i feel like theres a thousand threads on this already