best aquarium sand?

[bassman440]

is there anything special with regular aquarium sand or could i just get a big bag from home depot? im new to sand i have always had gravel but i think sand has a more natural look and want to give it a shot.

 

[bassman440]

bump.

 

[gobucks1]

i'd go with pool filter sand

 

[Jfitz]

you can try the home depot sand but just make sure that you give it a really good cleaning before putting it in. I prefer the bigger rocks for the bottom bc i find sand makes it harder to siphon the bottom, i find it holds the waste more.

 

[bassman440]

i was just wondering cause aqaurium sand is like 20 bucks a bag!

 

[Mudfrog]

Pool filter sand.. $10 for a 50 lb bag. I've used sand from home depot and it destroyed my filters. I would strongly suggest against it.

 

[bassman440]

where can i get pool filter sand?

 

[bassman440]

sorry repeat

 

[terd ferguson]

where can i get pool filter sand?

You can get it at your local pool supply store. Do not buy Pool Filter Sand from Home Depot. It'll be around $25 for a 50 pound bag. At my local pool supply store, it's $8 per 50 pound bag.

 

[Arturo]

I just bought some pool filter sand yesterday, and it was $10 a bag. The bag is 50 lbs, I also plan to change all my tanks to sand. I have heard of things going bad and I have heard good things so I guess we shall wait and see.