is sand for playgrounds safe for fish tanks??!?.. because i dont like how my gravel looks 
and i want a more natural look plus it is way cheaper than at the LFS
and i want a more natural look plus it is way cheaper than at the LFS
play sand
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i use play sand in my 75 and 26 gallon tanks 
its safe, just give it a good rinse
only about 4$ for 50lbs.
its safe, just give it a good rinse
only about 4$ for 50lbs.
and by good rinse... he means slave over it for hours rinsing it out...
good call on switching from that clow puke gravel to sand, you'll love the difference, not to mention it's nice to see the substrate change and move aa the time.
good call on switching from that clow puke gravel to sand, you'll love the difference, not to mention it's nice to see the substrate change and move aa the time.
just for a little more help .. part of the reason you need to rinse it so much is because it is very fine and contains a ton of clay.. so if you don't rinse good enough your tank will always be cloudy from the fine sand..
the price definately makes it worth the effort though.
the price definately makes it worth the effort though.
Howdy,
If you have a planted tank then get playsand and do not rinse too much - the residual clay is great fertilizer.
If you do not plan on having live plants, then get pool filter sand - it's already pre-washed and just as cheap
HarleyK
If you have a planted tank then get playsand and do not rinse too much - the residual clay is great fertilizer.
If you do not plan on having live plants, then get pool filter sand - it's already pre-washed and just as cheap
HarleyK
bigdoden;3001365; said:
No, you don't !
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