Substrate Option ?

[en71ce]

so just want to confirm this, pool filter sand has no harmful chemicals and is completely safe to use as an aquarium substrate?

 

[L.BelcherII]

yes, completely safe

 

[en71ce]

woot thanks for confirming! i knew it would be as my searches through this forum has proved. i guess i just neede re-assurance! thanks heaps!

 

[Davey_8313]

Alright, thanks guys. About how much you think I might need for a 300?

 

[haynchinook334]

Alright, thanks guys. About how much you think I might need for a 300?

4 bags.

 

[koop171]

there is a place near me that carries of all thing crushed glass. it's supper fine but I would not want to have crushed glass in my tank. it's back and so fine that I thought it was sand. Then I asked and they are like no that's crushed glass. And I said umm.. NO thanks

 

[Davey_8313]

4 bags.

Alright, thanks man. How big are the bags?

 

[koop171]

more then likly 25lbs.

 

[haynchinook334]

50lbs per bag. How deep do you want your sand?

 

[Davey_8313]

I've never used sand before, any recommendations on how deep it should be?