Sand as substrate

[FSM]

Get pool filter sand. It is tan, large grain, and it looks great. Plus, its 5-10 dollars for 50 pounds.

 

[Plattypus5420]

where do you get pool filter sand?

 

[BushFishRox]

you can buy it at any pool and spa store.

 

[mendicu]

Estes Marine Sand 50206 to be exact. Their pdf aquarium gravel catalog is found here: http://www.estesco.com/pdf/aqua.pdf It is expensive but nice, I have a DSB and it does require allot of work. In my next tank I will be going with a larger grain and one that does not compact as easily. Pool filter sand is nice also.

 

[gonnelro]

Mendicu, any chance we could get a pic of that tank?

 

[CTU2fan]

I use PFS and I like it a lot. My sand bed is probably 1" though it's variable because the fish dig in it and move it around. I used 100lbs for 9 sq ft of tank bottom, cost $16

 

[mendicu]

Made my way back to pust the pics.

 

[mendicu]

oops, guess i got them all posted, well enjoy my GBR pics as well.

 

[brackishdude]

I used pool filter sand and I love it. see below

 

[wjones1970]

I love the pool filter sand, very easy to clean and inexpensive..