Sand substrate

[Scarycakes]

Would play sand from home depot be ok as long as i clean before use obviously, and how easy it it to clean?

 

[Experiment397]

youd be fine, its easy to clean, im using it on my betta tank, to test it for the 125. so far its amazing

 

[creepyoldguy]

i think a lot of ppl use it with no complaints. i have found some filter sand and use that in my aquariums. its $8 for 50lbs so jsut a bit more expensive but i like it too

 

[kevinfleming21]

there is a quickcrete super fine sand that is no rinse you can use also. you will be rinsing that play sand for a while.

 

[Scarycakes]

you can get the super fine sand at home depot? How do you know how long to rinse it for?

 

[Scarycakes]

i ended up getting pool filter sand. what is the best way to clean it? I snagged like a large 18g rubber half bucket that you would put like beer in. can i just put the sand in there, put water in rinse it thoroughly and then put it in the tank? Not letting it dry though before i fill up the tank correct?

 

[Michiba54]

i ended up getting pool filter sand. what is the best way to clean it? I snagged like a large 18g rubber half bucket that you would put like beer in. can i just put the sand in there, put water in rinse it thoroughly and then put it in the tank? Not letting it dry though before i fill up the tank correct?

Here is a "how to" with pics from MFKer Midnight.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110904

 

[john73738]

i ended up getting pool filter sand. what is the best way to clean it? I snagged like a large 18g rubber half bucket that you would put like beer in. can i just put the sand in there, put water in rinse it thoroughly and then put it in the tank? Not letting it dry though before i fill up the tank correct?

Small amounts at a time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I tried to rinse a large amount and ended up with troubles.