What's a good pool filter sand ?

[ivan2020]

I used to have pool filter sand in my aquarium way back but I forgot the name of the brand

 

[threnjen]

I've never actually seen anyone state a specific brand of pool filter sand. Are they not all pretty much the same?

 

[Brookster123]

I just got some grade 2 quartz and I think it's just dandy!

 

[jlk]

I've never actually seen anyone state a specific brand of pool filter sand. Are they not all pretty much the same?

Definitely not the same grade/grain size or color. The colors range from white to the dark beige end of the spectrum and some are actually a mix of lighter and darker colors. Grade (or grain size) depends on what type of filtration system its being used for. Personal favorite is Mystic White or Mystic White 2 pool filter sand although I have only found it at my tiny local supplier (or online). May be more more common in warmer states.

 

[threnjen]

I did not know that! Learn something new every day. In Oregon you have to go to a pool supply store to get it, we don't have it at lowes or home Depot etc, so that makes sense

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[trickshot3102]

Why would you use sand in a filter? I'm confused. What's pool sand?

 

[ivan2020]

Definitely not the same grade/grain size or color. The colors range from white to the dark beige end of the spectrum and some are actually a mix of lighter and darker colors. Grade (or grain size) depends on what type of filtration system its being used for. Personal favorite is Mystic White or Mystic White 2 pool filter sand although I have only found it at my tiny local supplier (or online). May be more more common in warmer states.

Thanks I'll see if I can find that

 

[threnjen]

Why would you use sand in a filter? I'm confused. What's pool sand?

Not in the filter - as the substrate.

 

[ivan2020]

Not in the filter - as the substrate.

And it looks great and it's very cheap

 

[jlk]

Why would you use sand in a filter? I'm confused. What's pool sand?

Not for our aquarium filters but for swimming pool filtration systems. Pool filter sand is a 100% silica quartz sand that does not react with water or various chemicals in the water (inert) which makes it a great aquatic substrate. It's also a heavy, clean sand that does not compact nor is it easily disturbed. The bonus is its very inexpensive (@$10 for 50lbs) in comparison to sand sold in lfs stores. Hope this helps!

 

[trickshot3102]

Not for our aquarium filters but for swimming pool filtration systems. Pool filter sand is a 100% silica quartz sand that does not react with water or various chemicals in the water (inert) which makes it a great aquatic substrate. It's also a heavy, clean sand that does not compact nor is it easily disturbed. The bonus is its very inexpensive (@$10 for 50lbs) in comparison to sand sold in lfs stores. Hope this helps!

That makes sense! Thanks! That sounds like a great alternative to lfs sand! Lol

 

[ivan2020]

That makes sense! Thanks! That sounds like a great alternative to lfs sand! Lol

I used to have it in one of my tanks it looks very realistic it's easier to clean than gravel it's coarser than play sand it is definitely a great option for your budget