Quartz is Ray-Approved....go ahed,the sand is not sharp.......Bichirs rule son,good going.....i'd have 'em if not for fear of Live internet ordering
Sand??!?!?!?? WHere do i get it
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Here's a great read on Silica (quartz) sand and the myth that it can be harmful to fish.
http://www.reefs.org/library/article/r_toonen9.html
I've used silica sand that I bought from a pool shop with plecs, loaches, ropefish (same family as bichir,) and loaches for almost a year with no ill effects.
They eat the stuff, dig through it, and pass it with no issues or worn barbels.
Just remember ya need to stir it once a month to prevent anaerobic areas that product sulfide gas (that fart smell.)
http://www.reefs.org/library/article/r_toonen9.html
I've used silica sand that I bought from a pool shop with plecs, loaches, ropefish (same family as bichir,) and loaches for almost a year with no ill effects.
They eat the stuff, dig through it, and pass it with no issues or worn barbels.
Just remember ya need to stir it once a month to prevent anaerobic areas that product sulfide gas (that fart smell.)
I know I'll get slammed for it, but I get mine from dirt/clay roads and lakes. It's free and hasn't failed me..... yet.
I use kiddies play sand purchased from the local Argos store for the cheapo price of £2.49 for 15kg's. I gave it a quick rinse when i bought it but it was dust free straight out the bag. And as they state : Sand is washed and graded. & Non-toxic and non-staining.
Its been great in my tanks and the multitude of fish seem to all love it. Be it digging or hiding or just 'playing'.
PS: Like my CatFish.
Its been great in my tanks and the multitude of fish seem to all love it. Be it digging or hiding or just 'playing'.
PS: Like my CatFish.
at home depots in canada,
the target playsand rinses clean quick and is very affordable.
makes for boring digging though
the target playsand rinses clean quick and is very affordable.
makes for boring digging though
