Black vs. White
- Thread starter Wulfonce
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I'm struggling to find pics with frontosas and black sand. But here's a few more anyway.
I really like the bluish lighting in the last pic. All in all I still cant decide if I should keep the white sand I already have or buy black.
http://www.gillsnfins.ca/ <--- the one I showed is from this site
and another site...
http://www.designsbynature.net/
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Here is my tank with the black and white mix
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My local TSC Store sells 2 types of sand. White and black. The white stuff is what I have in the tank now, and have been using for years. Its labeled as "industrial sand" (I assume its for oil spills?). It contains very small amounts of what I think is iron (there black sand sized particles and there magnetic). 50lb bag for $10, you cant go wrong.
They also sell a black type of sand labeled as "sandblasting sand", but I question what its made of or whether its safe to use with fish. here's a link to it. They used the white sand as the pic though. http://www.tscstores.com/50LB-ENVIROBLAST-SANDBLASTING-SAND-P4428.aspx
Your thoughts?
EDIT: "-50 Lb Enviroblast Sandblasting Sand -Please follow MSDS safety measures when using product -Non-silica Product derived from the mineral ilmenite ore -A sub-angular product -Excellent for removing strong rust, thick paint from metal -Suggested for removing rust and paint from boats, bridges -Dark grey to dark brown in color"
^^^ its not dark grey or brown, its black. I've seen it in the store before.
The black sand is actually coal slag. I have it in one of my tank and it does well. Although, I don't think i like black sand all that much. I'll probably swap it out as it looks too dirty to me.
I plan to set up a Frontosa tank soon and can't decide if I should keep my white sand, or buy some black sand. Help me decide.
Here's the background I'll be using.
I like this one the best. Not too dark and not too light.
