Ocean sand

[David Abbott]

As I live very near to the ocean in Panama, can I use sand from the pacific ocean, beach sand??

 

[Sailingeric]

It is possible if the water and beach is clean. You would want to rinse it good to avoid any hitch hikers.

 

[Billdogg]

I would avoid sand from the beach. Think of it as nature's filter sock. If you can go out a bit to a sandbar or other shallow area and collect from there you'll get better, and very live, sand.

 

[Peace River]

If you decide that you are ok with the risk of what may be in/on the sand, also pay attention to how big or how fine the grains of sand are. Good luck either way!

 

[David Abbott]

As I live very near to the ocean in Panama, can I use sand from the pacific ocean, beach sand??

I would avoid sand from the beach. Think of it as nature's filter sock. If you can go out a bit to a sandbar or other shallow area and collect from there you'll get better, and very live, sand.

I would avoid sand from the beach. Think of it as nature's filter sock. If you can go out a bit to a sandbar or other shallow area and collect from there you'll get better, and very live, sand.

ok good info, thanks