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this is the kind of sand im looking for
this is the kind of sand im looking for
Sand in a fish tank
- Thread starter SpJc11
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Got playground sand from Lowes. It is very nice (except rinsing it before put into the tank). Every time I clean the filter, there are some sand at the bottom of the filter. NO regret what so ever. Wish it is a little whiter.
SpJc11;3875975; said:
looks like play sand to me. you can always try it and if you don't like it you're only $4 poorer.
here is an old thread about one of my tanks. that's play sand.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=292005&highlight=salvini
I have used Crayola Crayon colored sand. It is available in all kinds of wild colors. It was ultra fine grain andonly cost a couple of bucks for a 50 pound bag at Walmart.
Wow that Crayola stuff is neat.
IMO pool filter sand is the way to go. No filter issues, relatively clean out of the bag, you can vaccuum crap off it without sucking up sand. It's the way to go, unless you want to go more expensive with the 3M stuff or Estes.
IMO pool filter sand is the way to go. No filter issues, relatively clean out of the bag, you can vaccuum crap off it without sucking up sand. It's the way to go, unless you want to go more expensive with the 3M stuff or Estes.
another big vote for Pool Filter Sand - can't go wrong with that one ( just make sure it has no "extras" - chemicals that clean pools )
I bought 6 bags of that stuff for my 120 gal and used 4 of the bags, to top the soil with it and I love it.
this is a picture of the tank ( the front "line" is where you can see the sand best
)
if you wanna see more pics try this --> http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=266295&page=10
good luck !!!
I bought 6 bags of that stuff for my 120 gal and used 4 of the bags, to top the soil with it and I love it.
this is a picture of the tank ( the front "line" is where you can see the sand best
) if you wanna see more pics try this --> http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=266295&page=10
good luck !!!
