Sand for vivarium drainage layer

[kroxabp]

Pretty much sums it up.. Im changing my previous 90 gallon aquarium to a day gecko vivarium I took the sand out and wanted to know if I can use the sand as a drainage layer vs gravel or hydroballs? Or is the sand to fine

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[kroxabp]

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[Vicious_Fish]

I'd say the sand is too fine for good drainage. You can also use pea gravel. The sell big cheap bags of it at Lowe's and Home Depot.

 

[kroxabp]

Ok yeah thats what I figured thanks for your help

 

[snakeguy101]

I have used sand as a drainage layer for vivariums without a water feature. If you keep it really wet i do not think it would work but for a somewhat dry tank, it works great.

 

[crayfishguy]

I have used sand as a drainage layer for vivariums without a water feature. If you keep it really wet i do not think it would work but for a somewhat dry tank, it works great.

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