Horticultural Sand

[Fishes33]

Is this fine for being the substrate for a planted aquarium?

(it said its ideal for winter traction)

I brought it, cause its cheap like play sand... What do you guys think?

 

[sirfishmaster]

does the bag say anything about silicates?


Doug

 

[JoT]

I did a search on Horticultural Sand, which I found out is a very deceiving name.

http://www.sportingsurfacesupplies.com/horticultural_sands.htm
http://www.organicsbygosh.com/decorativerocks.htm

It seems that horticultural sand is sharp (bad for filters) and offers no real benefits in the aquarium as compared to pool filter sand (which is not sharp).