Black diamond sand

[Sizzlahr]

Have you used black diamond sand from tractor supply? I have been told it works okay but needs rinsed well. How I the best way? In a 5gal bucket?


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[oneyedfish]

I just put in my 29 gal about 2 months ago. I didn't rinse it as well as I probably should have, but I filled a 5 gal bucket about 1/4 the way full with the Black Diamond, and rinsed it a few times, then scooped it into the tank. The tank was established and the fish didn't get all that upset by removing gravel and adding the sand. Most of the sand settled out right away, didn't make the water cloudy at all. I changed the pads in my HOB filter the next morning... Quick, easy, and easier to clean than the play sand that I've tried previously. I'm definitely going to use it in my 75, and future setups.

 

[MyGiants]

I just bought some black sand recently. Not sure if its the same stuff but it does have a sparkle appearance to it. It seemed pretty clean to begin with. Not as dusty as regular sand. I only rinsed 1/4 bucket at a time makes it easier to get it clean.

 

[fhawk362]

Buy the thickest grain you can, I but a more fine grain by accident, took longer to clean than I expected and other sands I've had. I use the black diamond though, and once cleaned it sits nice and looks good. I just pour it in a 5 gal bucket, shove the hose to the bottom and stir up the sand, rinse until the film is gone and not much sand is floating, seems to never be perfect but your filter can handle some small grains and it'll be clean in your tank after a day or so.

 

[wildez]

personally i use 5gal bucket and the first week i put Water Polishing Pads in my canister filter

 

[aquaponicpaw]

Just put some in today. Put It in a pillow case, dipped it in a bin full of water, it was pretty clear on my second rinse. Put pillow case in tank and poured sand. Water is fairly clear, and it looks good.

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[jpac716]

I bought some and it did need a bit of rinsing but was well worth it.

 

[threeguns]

thanks guy and gals, I was lookin for some black sand and I didnt know about tsc.. Im there all the time , thats were i buy my dog food..

 

[jpac716]

Yeah that's where I buy my food too they have really good prices on it there, back to the sand though the best part about it is it's $7.99 for 50 pounds.

 

[Robulus153]

I rinsed the heck out of mine in a 5 gal bucket. Spent 1.5 hours, love the look!