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[anthony96]

I was thinking of buying some pool filter sand. Does it do anything to your tank like the pH or anything else

 

[pantherspawn]

No it won't, but you will need to wash it many many times before adding it to remove the dust and keep the cloudyness down in your tank.

 

[anthony96]

Ok thanks is it hard and can I add any other sand

 

[pantherspawn]

Pool sand, play sand, 3m colorquartz/Estes are some of the regular ones used that are fish friendly. All of them should be rinsed well.

 

[pantherspawn]

The pool filter sand and play sand are white and off white.. the colorquartz is a coal/black color.. looks amazing.

 

[anthony96]

Ok does it get sucked up in the syphon

 

[pantherspawn]

Syphon when cleaning? Or filter? When cleaning, yes it will.. best way around it is to just swirl the syphon in a circular motion above the sand and get the debris to float, then suck it up.

 

[anthony96]

Ok thx

 

[pantherspawn]

If your planning on plants, then getting the debris up isn't as big of an issue, the plants will use the nutrients provided

 

[anthony96]

Ok what is cheaper play sand or pool filter sand

 

[pantherspawn]

Ok what is cheaper play sand or pool filter sand

I think the price is pretty comparable .. just depends on where you buy it I guess.

 

[anthony96]

Ok thanks mate for your help

 

[pantherspawn]

No worries.. hope I was of some help.

 

[anthony96]

Is it only for marine tank or can it be for fresh water

 

[Mr. Limpet]

Is it only for marine tank or can it be for fresh water

Should be good for both, but SW tends to use live sand so INS. I have PFS in 2 FW tanks & 1 BW tank and it works great. To clean it, put it in an old pillow case and rinse in the shower. I can clean about 20-25lbs in 10 minutes time.

You might want to research PGS, it's pretty light (small sharp grains) and I hear it can get into filters pretty easy and damage impellers. PFS doesn't have this issue IME.

 

[jetajockey]

Should be good for both, but SW tends to use live sand so INS. I have PFS in 2 FW tanks & 1 BW tank and it works great. To clean it, put it in an old pillow case and rinse in the shower. I can clean about 20-25lbs in 10 minutes time.

You might want to research PGS, it's pretty light (small sharp grains) and I hear it can get into filters pretty easy and damage impellers. PFS doesn't have this issue IME.

too many acronyms

 

[pantherspawn]

too many acronyms

Acronym checker on my signature. Lol in case anyone needs it

 

[anthony96]

Lol