Sand Questions.

[divemaster99]

Just discovered that we keep the old pool filter sand we use under the steps in our pool and there's 12 bags of perfectly good stuff behind my shed. I have two major questions about it though. Assuming it won't change my pH (testing it overnight).


1) Will plants be good in it assuming I have good lighting and water?

2) Is the grade (#20) ok to keep Corydoras catfish or is it to coarse?

 

[qwerty1]

that'll be fine for plants, just get some root tabs and or up your fert schedule.
for the catfish i have no clue lol

 

[duanes]

I use pool filter sand, it is generally inert (does not alter pH) and I use it with plants, and in tanks with Synodontus, Corydorus and Aspidorus catfish.

 

[divemaster99]

Thanks guys! I'll be putting it in my riffle tank tomorrow and in my new cory tank when I set it up in a few days.