:0 and that just enlarged my budget! Thank you guys! but hm.... But i still ahve the problem with the canister filter.... and air pump. wont it kick up the sand?
Live plants and Sand Substrate
- Thread starter Jesseliu13
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Pool filter sand is heavy compared to other types and is made to "not" get blown into filters and wreck havoc on pumps, like play sand can. I use 1200gph pumps to create river like current in some of my tanks, and the filter sand stays put, as long as I don't aim 1000gph directly at it.
What size tank is this btwMy Crinum natans and Vallisneria spiralis are being grown in playsand and they are growing very well. I've had to trim the Val several times now because the leaves grew so long they bent across the surface of the water. I started the Val with a single plant of just 5 leaves 2 months ago. Sand is far superior to pure gravel in every way.
I have a canister filter and air stones
And my,black cichlid sand doesn't kick up at all. I have mondo grass planted in the tank too
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And my,black cichlid sand doesn't kick up at all. I have mondo grass planted in the tank too
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As Stated, Pool Filter Sand Is Heavier than most sands and will NOT get sucked up! I have PFS in MANY of my tanks and have had no problems... Neither canister, HangOns, Or, Sumps have EVER caused any problems for me! If you are having trouble finding the sand, All Pool Supplies Stores Sell It! I know for a FACT that all Leslies Pool Supplies Sell Them! Thats Where I got mine from. It was $4.50 For a 50 lb Bag! That is just an Unbeatable Price! Lastly, If you don't see the sand in the store, ask the person at the register cause, Alot of stores keep it in the back So that nobody busts the bags! Hope I Helped!
As Stated, Pool Filter Sand Is Heavier than most sands and will NOT get sucked up! I have PFS in MANY of my tanks and have had no problems... Neither canister, HangOns, Or, Sumps have EVER caused any problems for me! If you are having trouble finding the sand, All Pool Supplies Stores Sell It! I know for a FACT that all Leslies Pool Supplies Sell Them! Thats Where I got mine from. It was $4.50 For a 50 lb Bag! That is just an Unbeatable Price! Lastly, If you don't see the sand in the store, ask the person at the register cause, Alot of stores keep it in the back So that nobody busts the bags! Hope I Helped!
Although I use "Quikrete All Purpose" this applies as well.. most of the time just walking and looking for it you won't find it they keep it in the back.
