Looking for Black sand.

[BigJ]

Any kind i should be looking for? It's my first run with sand. And is there going to be a problem adding the sand with fish in the tank?

Is there a good rule of thumb how much i'd need for a standard 180 gallon?

 

[brandallmoss]

http://www.ramrfq.com 3M Colorquartz Ceramic-Coated Crystals for architectural surface applications. Available in 14 individual colors and 2 grade sizes.

 

[woofy]

petsmart carries tahitian moon sand, its black and same texture as pool sand, its great or tanks

 

[BigJ]

petsmart carries tahitian moon sand, its black and same texture as pool sand, its great or tanks

Is it going to be a problem adding it with fish in the tank?

 

[woofy]

you would have to rinse it rediculously well to not get any black smakey look in the tank. I did it with fish in the tank, the fish were fine and a took only about a few hours to clear out and thats without rinsing it well.

 

[SoloWizard]

It could be if you dont really rinse the sand. Make sure you clean it really good or it will keep your water cloudy for a few days. I know this from experience. I thought I cleaned it pretty good...then to find out I have not..lol

 

[BigJ]

Sand is'nt going to fit in any "normal" strainer? Any sugggestions on how to do this?

 

[woofy]

Sand is'nt going to fit in any "normal" strainer? Any sugggestions on how to do this?

get a bucket dunk sand in, fill with water, stir and then dump out water, repeat this until water comes out clear, always stir vigerously (or however it is you spell that)

 

[jinkzd]

If coarseness isn't an issue you could use Black Beauty, a sand blasting media that's pretty cheap. A little jagged but it looks nice.

 

[SoloWizard]

I agree...no half ass cleaning or you'll regret it..lol But sand looks great. I will never go back to gravel.