Cheapest Black Aquarium Sand (no blasting sand)

[jandb]

Hello, I'm looking for a safe but affordable black sand to cap my dirted tank. Does anyone have a good website or store that carries safe sand?

 

[Jamesrazel]

Well I was about to say silica sand but now I'm curious as to why not

 

[Eatsomekiwis]

Colorquartz, straight black and if you can find it locally it's fairly cheap. Black diamond blasting media is nasty so I don't blame you for not wanting it, here's my 300 with the colorquarts. Very smooth and non abrasive

 

[jandb]

Colorquartz, straight black and if you can find it locally it's fairly cheap. Black diamond blasting media is nasty so I don't blame you for not wanting it, here's my 300 with the colorquarts. Very smooth and non abrasive
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That looks really good! Like the driftwood too.

 

[MikebNJ]

Charney

 

[Jrob]

Colorquartz, straight black and if you can find it locally it's fairly cheap. Black diamond blasting media is nasty so I don't blame you for not wanting it, here's my 300 with the colorquarts. Very smooth and non abrasive
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What makes blasting sand nasty? Any good recommendations on types of vendors to look for, for CQ?