HAS ANYONE EVER OR IS CURRENTLY USE TAHITIAN MOON SAND (BLACK SAND) IN THEIR TANK? I WAS THINKING OF SWITCHING FROM GRAVEL TO THIS TYPE OF SAND? DOES IT CHANGE WATER PARAMETERS? WILL MAKE WATER CLOUDY IF KICKED UP BY STINGRAYS? THANX FOR YOUR HELP!
TAHITIAN MOON SAND (BLACK SAND)
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Yes I use it. If rinsed really well then it will not get cloudy but you will get a sandstorm when they kick up the bottom.
I love it, have 100lbs in my 150G. Love the way it looks with the back and sides of tank painted black. They claim it is innert ph wise I have no reason to disbelieve it. Rinse it very well. It was about 20 deg outside, and I didnt feel like doing the bucket thing in the bath tub, so I attempted to rinse it in the tank. Thought I had done a nice job of it too. I change my filter pads weekly after 2 months as they become clogged with the fine dust still 
this sand is rather sharp and put me off trying it out. In fact the caribsea product website says "avoid burrowing and bottom dwelling fish"
http://www.carib-sea.com/pages/products/fresh/freshsub.html
something to consider especially if you keep rays.
http://www.carib-sea.com/pages/products/fresh/freshsub.html
something to consider especially if you keep rays.
yeah i use it in pretty much all my tanks just be sure to clean it thoroughly first garden hose on jet setting works best
I have it in my 75 gal with mostly plecs, and 6 geos. orangeheads and I love the look.
Rinsing is a key as stated above. I too thought I had it rinsed well enuff.
Only to find out I hadn't. But the film will pass in time.
Rinsing is a key as stated above. I too thought I had it rinsed well enuff.
Only to find out I hadn't. But the film will pass in time.