is all garnet sand red? My local tractor supply has some but they have no idea what color it is lol. It’s 80/90 blend, would that work with canister filters? Or any other cool sands you know of?
Garnet sand
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I also used to get mine from an abrasives supplier , $5 for a 50lb bag.
Who cares what color it is if it's going in your filter?
If you plan on using it for a substrate, the pics I've seen are sharp and would be bad for barbell cats, sand sifters, and diggers.
If you plan on using it for a substrate, the pics I've seen are sharp and would be bad for barbell cats, sand sifters, and diggers.
Garnet sand is fine for cats.
But no it's not all red the smaller grains are pinkish where the larger grains are more purpleish.
I forgot what I have in my tank.
Vancouver_98683
what do I have ? Lol
But no it's not all red the smaller grains are pinkish where the larger grains are more purpleish.
I forgot what I have in my tank.
Vancouver_98683
what do I have ? Lol
It’s going in my tank as substrate, I meant will the 80/90 size be okay with the filters. And I would be okay with pink red or purple lol all would be nice
Garnet sand is fine for cats.
But no it's not all red the smaller grains are pinkish where the larger grains are more purpleish.
I forgot what I have in my tank.
**** Barton Red Garnet 30/40 grain
**** Highly recommend anything 40 grain or less. Above that the garnet sand are too small and fine. They stick on the fishes slimecoat easily and stays. Gets sucked into the filters a bit more. Plus comes up easier during gavel vacuuming.
What is the brand for the 80/90 garnet sand available at your tractor supply store?
Wasn't saying it wouldnt be ok, lol. Those are just the minuses of using smaller grains. A small hurdle if only 80/90 grain for garnet is available. Also, the color of garnet would be a lighter color tone if grain numbers are higher.