Areeflover
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Okay I’m trying to find dry sand for a 90 gallon that won’t break the bank, I’ve been looking into pool filter sand. I need some opinions
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ichthyogeek
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PFS works, but remember that that's quartz/silica sand. I'm fairly certain that collecting sand from the beach might be illegal, and also they hauled in a bunch of quartz sand a while ago, so that's not exactly calcium carbonate either.
Your best bet will be an online supplier like BRS or Amazon, or even Petco/Petsmart online. Most people recommend using calcium carbonate sand for the buffering capacity though.
Are you going for a DSB, shallow sand bed, or some other form of sand bed? Have you considered a very fine (.5") layer for the aesthetic purposes?
Your best bet will be an online supplier like BRS or Amazon, or even Petco/Petsmart online. Most people recommend using calcium carbonate sand for the buffering capacity though.
Are you going for a DSB, shallow sand bed, or some other form of sand bed? Have you considered a very fine (.5") layer for the aesthetic purposes?
Arthurfarris
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There are so many different options when it comes to pool filter sand that choosing just one can be difficult. If used as a filter medium, any kind of pool filter sand is safe for use. However, if you will be using the sand as a substrate material, use only natural or silica sand. You should never use glass media as they are not good for the fish.
