sand substrate for stingrays

[zsanders]

I would like to add sand substrate for two 4-5" motoro stingrays. does anyone have recommendations and an online source for the substrate? thanks for the help in advance

 

[ewurm]

PM Rallysman, he will tell you what to get.

 

[rallysman]

I use Aqua-quartz pool filter sand for mine. You can get it at hardware stores or swimming pool supply stores.

 

[Cimmel1]

I have been using estes sand for about a year. Have had no problems and rays seem to love it.

 

[zsanders]

this is what I was thinking then:
Estes Aqua Sand Black Aquarium Substrate 30lb Case
Estes Aqua Sand White Aquarium Substrate 30lb Case

 

[zsanders]

anyone know an online source for estes sand? I found one place but the shipping is fairly expensive. where does everybody get theirs from?

 

[zsanders]

would this stuff work? (carib sea aragamax sand)http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=7321&N=2004+113554

 

[Big Roc]

Also a good 3"-4" of subtrate will be ideal for them

 

[davo]

Someone should sticky one of the "substrate for rays" thread. Very FAQ.

 

[Cimmel1]

would this stuff work? (carib sea aragamax sand)http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=7321&N=2004+113554

Stay far away from any aragonite substrate. This is for saltwater and possibly african cichlid tanks. Aragonite will most likely buffer your water to a ph of 8 or above.