can i use sand from a sand pit near my house ?

[CichlidAddict]

It'll be just fine. Just take from the side of a hill instead of the bottom.
I have sand straight from a pit in my tanks with no problem.

 

[Redchamp]

What about this type of sand?? Seen 100lbs or so around work but dont know what it is used for!

BS25 Black Sand from United Marketing

???

 

[iloveoscars702]

pool filter sand is the best so far