CARIBSEA argonite SAND---Freshwater or only Saltwater - Aquarium Advice

SKEET · 06-04-2006, 02:18 PM

I got a 15 # bag of this sand after reading its great for biologic filtration but I am getting confussed.

Is it a saltwater only product or can I/do I need to use it in my FW tank??

Lonewolfblue · 06-04-2006, 02:26 PM

If I'm right, that would only be used for either SW or for FW with fish that prefer higher ph, as in cichlids. I believe the argonite will raise the ph of the water.

sir_dudeguy · 06-04-2006, 09:50 PM

yes, its for saltwater, or cichlids. Its supposed to raise the pH, but i have it, and my pH is kinda low in my saltwater tank, but then again, i completely washed all the dust and stuff out of the sand first and i think you're sposed to leave it, so that might be why i have low pH.

malkore · 06-05-2006, 12:02 PM

mainly it raises the carbonate hardness..aka alkalinity. and as alk raises, pH goes up with it.

honestly even if you had hard water, the sand isn't gonna be a problem. biggest issue is that its more expensive than a bag of playsand from home depot. but the carib sea sand will be easier on bottom dwellers, and you could put plants in it if you want.

06-04-2006, 02:18 PM	#1
SKEET Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 77	CARIBSEA argonite SAND---Freshwater or only Saltwater I got a 15 # bag of this sand after reading its great for biologic filtration but I am getting confussed. Is it a saltwater only product or can I/do I need to use it in my FW tank??

06-04-2006, 02:26 PM	#2
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	If I'm right, that would only be used for either SW or for FW with fish that prefer higher ph, as in cichlids. I believe the argonite will raise the ph of the water. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

06-05-2006, 12:02 PM	#4
malkore Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nebraska, USA Posts: 6,540	mainly it raises the carbonate hardness..aka alkalinity. and as alk raises, pH goes up with it. honestly even if you had hard water, the sand isn't gonna be a problem. biggest issue is that its more expensive than a bag of playsand from home depot. but the carib sea sand will be easier on bottom dwellers, and you could put plants in it if you want. __________________ Visit my aquarium pages - see specs on my tanks, and photos of how they've evolved My other passion: TheNinja 500R - updated 9/18/05

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sir_dudeguy Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: arizona Posts: 515 Images: 1	yes, its for saltwater, or cichlids. Its supposed to raise the pH, but i have it, and my pH is kinda low in my saltwater tank, but then again, i completely washed all the dust and stuff out of the sand first and i think you're sposed to leave it, so that might be why i have low pH.