Play sand as a substrate

[rmorse]

Hey all,

Would it be fine to use rinsed play sand from Home Depot as a substrate for Jack Dempsey's, or do I need to buy a finer sand such as 3M's, or Tahitian Moon?

Thanks,

Bobby

 

[mojo2776]

Play sand is fine, it just takes a good bit of rinsing. I prefer pool filter sand though, as it's denser and settles quicker.

 

[mattenator]

Pool filter sand is the way to go. Make sure you rinse it till till it run clear from a bucket. It settles better and is really easy to clean. I have convicts who move it around nicely.

 

[Pharaoh]

2nd/3rd the pool filter sand

 

[Dracor]

After cleaning the play sand out of a 30 gallon I just bought the other day, I'll never use it. I will stick to pool filter sand because it is so much easier to keep clean and maintain.

 

[Angler]

Playsand will work as others said, but I would avoid it too. It is so light in weight, you can kiss any power filters goodbye.

 

[dhgyello04]

pool filter sand...

 

[Dracor]

Nice Pics!