identify this bichir for me

[twentyleagues]

Blasting sand is often coal slag. Sounds bad but is inert and no silica. I have been using it for the past few years mixed with pfs and am pleased with it. The grains are heavy and do not kick up. Bichir OG James F had/has a gorgeous planted Bichir tank with pfs/blasting sand. It is what inspired me.

Yes that's what im looking for. That is exactly what I want to do. Now all I gotta do is find a source for the black sand.......

 

[jaws7777]

Ive heard black diamond blasting sand being used by other members. Same use as the red garnet sand - blasting media
If you ask in the setup amd filtration section someone should be able to locate it for you

 

[thefredpit]

Anyone know if the black stuff is safe? or if there is a safe black "sand". I read the way its made silica sand and coal coke fused together by lots o heat...... not sure bout that.

Ive heard black diamond blasting sand being used by other members. Same use as the red garnet sand - blasting media
If you ask in the setup amd filtration section someone should be able to locate it for you

I use black diamond it's great and about $10-15 for 50 lb you can get it at northern tool and tractor supply

 

[twentyleagues]

I use black diamond it's great and about $10-15 for 50 lb you can get it at northern tool and tractor supply

Awesome thank you!