Sand advice

[grenadepfc1398]

So ive settled on play sand to change out my gravel. Just wondering what peoples thoughts on which is the best sand to use? i just want to make sure im doing the right thing for my fish.
Thanks

 

[roombo]

This has been covered too many times.. do a search. You want pool sand, not play sand

 

[grenadepfc1398]

good to know thanks

 

[mahemaheman85]

pool filter sand

 

[Eleven Bravo]

pool filter, play sand, black tahitian moon sand, and silica. so many out there. o wouldnt go with pool filter. it is cheap though. what is your tank size?

 

[grenadepfc1398]

Its a 55 gallon

 

[Eleven Bravo]

are you still going with play sand? i say go for the pool filter.

 

[grenadepfc1398]

well thats y i wanted some advice cuz i was doing research some people say play sand now im being told pool filter sand does it really matter honestly?

 

[Eleven Bravo]

it's cleaner looking, and easier to clean and maintain. ie play sand is cheap, you get alot of different particles. it's hard to clean. pool filter sand is made/design to be safe, bio friendly. but it's all up to you.

 

[grenadepfc1398]

K thats what i needed to know. A quick look at pool sand is pretty cheap too ive seen 50 lb bags for like 10 bucks so. Another question is a 50 lb bag good for coverage of my tank?