White sand hunt- strike one

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Muni

Muni

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I'm in search of white sand for my 300 gallon tank and had read that pool filter sand from home depot was white.

I was unable to find the "Pool Filter Sand" but did see the "Play sand" which was not white.

I did however find some "#30 silica sand" which looked white in the store. Once I got it home and cleaned though it turns a light whitish beige when wet. Not a bad look and perfectly suited for my 37 and any other tanks I may set up. But not the true white I was looking for.


Anyone have any ideas on good sources for white sand.
 
Snapped a quick pic. It's a light tan. Should should lighter under brighter lights.
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CaribSea makes some white sand. It is available at a lot of LFS, but it is way more expensive than pool filter sand. It will probably be around $1/pound.

I am pretty sure Zoo Med make some too. It is for reptiles. I am sure it would work fine in an aquarium.
 
I'd need in the neighborhood of 250-300 pounds for my big tank. So thats a bit.... well a TON more then I'd like to spend on sand.
 
Could you use crushed coral or would your take inhabitants not like it?
 
CharlieTuna;4645145; said:
Could you use crushed coral or would your take inhabitants not like it?
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I honestly do not know.
 
Muni;4645090; said:
I'd need in the neighborhood of 250-300 pounds for my big tank. So thats a bit.... well a TON more then I'd like to spend on sand.
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Home Depot: Quicrete "media sand" (brown bag, green writting/label) $7.99 per 100 lbs bag ;) 100% fish safe and PH inert. A little on the fine side but that might be a good thing depending on your stock.

I can buy 3 bags locally and hang on to them until your down in my area next?
 
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