Sand from Home Depot - Aquarium Advice

EMS503 · 08-25-2003, 10:59 AM

A few weeks ago their was a post that had a picture of play sand from Home Depot. I belive it was Tropical play sand. I found this at [acronym:ff9b81b1e6="Home Depot"]HD[/acronym:ff9b81b1e6] it is made by Old Castle and is silica free, But it say's it is not recommended for aquariums. Is this the same sand?

reefrunner69 · 08-25-2003, 11:00 AM

Old Castle bought SouthDown, so yes it should be the same thing.

fishfreek · 08-25-2003, 11:07 AM

The disclamer is there to remove them from liablity if something does enter your tank via the sand as a contaminant.

reefrunner69 · 08-25-2003, 11:27 AM

CaribSea get's their sand from the same place as Old Castle/Southdown, due to the contracts with CaribSea, in order for Old Castle/Southdown to get sand from that place, they have to put that on the bag.

EMS503 · 08-25-2003, 12:01 PM

Thanks Guys for the fast reply's. This will save me some bucks.

gooyferret · 08-26-2003, 03:26 AM

I work at a Menards not sure if any of you have heard of it but its a place exactly like [acronym:2035631e53="Home Depot"]HD[/acronym:2035631e53]. They have stuff called play sand but not sure if its the right stuff?? What do i look for?

EMS503 · 08-26-2003, 06:55 AM

I am not sure how to bring the site to this post, But if you go to the top of the page and type in play sand it will bring you to different post's about play sand. From what I have read you want to stay away from sand that is silica based. The post's explain what to look for. http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewto...ight=play+sand I think this will bring you to one of the post's if not try the search method.

HoopsGuru · 08-26-2003, 09:08 PM

Aragonite is preferred for its buffering capabilities and its aesthetically pleasing white color. If you can find that, great. If not, your sandbed will not be harmed by being comprised of silica sand. The idea that it causes algae blooms is a myth, the only real detriment is the opposite of the aragonite....no buffering and it is brown.

reefrunner69 · 08-26-2003, 09:18 PM

If you use silica that is brown you are adding feldspar to your tank and it will most certainly cause algae blooms. You want 100% silica and it should say somewhere on it it is not safe to breath the dust. This makes sense cause it is ground glass

08-25-2003, 10:59 AM	#1
EMS503 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lakewood, NJ Posts: 438	Sand from Home Depot A few weeks ago their was a post that had a picture of play sand from Home Depot. I belive it was Tropical play sand. I found this at [acronym:ff9b81b1e6="Home Depot"]HD[/acronym:ff9b81b1e6] it is made by Old Castle and is silica free, But it say's it is not recommended for aquariums. Is this the same sand? __________________ John 75 [acronym:e063846766="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:e063846766]. Reef & 30 [acronym:e063846766="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:e063846766]. Anemone Tanks. I get paid for what I may have to do, Not for what I do!

08-25-2003, 11:00 AM	#2
reefrunner69 Aquarium Advice Freak Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 311 Images: 109	Old Castle bought SouthDown, so yes it should be the same thing. __________________ Kevin Visit Nature Coast Photography Join the Central Florida Aquarists Regional forum or the Southeastern States Aquarists Regional Forum or the N. FL (North Florida Hobbyists) Regional Forum!

08-25-2003, 11:07 AM	#3
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	The disclamer is there to remove them from liablity if something does enter your tank via the sand as a contaminant. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

08-25-2003, 11:27 AM	#4
reefrunner69 Aquarium Advice Freak Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 311 Images: 109	CaribSea get's their sand from the same place as Old Castle/Southdown, due to the contracts with CaribSea, in order for Old Castle/Southdown to get sand from that place, they have to put that on the bag. __________________ Kevin Visit Nature Coast Photography Join the Central Florida Aquarists Regional forum or the Southeastern States Aquarists Regional Forum or the N. FL (North Florida Hobbyists) Regional Forum!

08-25-2003, 12:01 PM	#5
EMS503 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lakewood, NJ Posts: 438	Thanks Guys for the fast reply's. This will save me some bucks. __________________ John 75 [acronym:e063846766="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:e063846766]. Reef & 30 [acronym:e063846766="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:e063846766]. Anemone Tanks. I get paid for what I may have to do, Not for what I do!

08-26-2003, 03:26 AM	#6
gooyferret Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mankato MN Posts: 805 Images: 11	I work at a Menards not sure if any of you have heard of it but its a place exactly like [acronym:2035631e53="Home Depot"]HD[/acronym:2035631e53]. They have stuff called play sand but not sure if its the right stuff?? What do i look for? __________________ " 'TAP TAP TAP'...Here fishy fishy fishy"

08-26-2003, 06:55 AM	#7
EMS503 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lakewood, NJ Posts: 438	I am not sure how to bring the site to this post, But if you go to the top of the page and type in play sand it will bring you to different post's about play sand. From what I have read you want to stay away from sand that is silica based. The post's explain what to look for. http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewto...ight=play+sand I think this will bring you to one of the post's if not try the search method. __________________ John 75 [acronym:e063846766="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:e063846766]. Reef & 30 [acronym:e063846766="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:e063846766]. Anemone Tanks. I get paid for what I may have to do, Not for what I do!

08-26-2003, 09:08 PM	#8
HoopsGuru Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Central PA Posts: 966 Images: 1	Aragonite is preferred for its buffering capabilities and its aesthetically pleasing white color. If you can find that, great. If not, your sandbed will not be harmed by being comprised of silica sand. The idea that it causes algae blooms is a myth, the only real detriment is the opposite of the aragonite....no buffering and it is brown. __________________ http://www.reefnut.com/Images/Membershiplogotiny.jpg

08-26-2003, 09:18 PM	#9
reefrunner69 Aquarium Advice Freak Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 311 Images: 109	If you use silica that is brown you are adding feldspar to your tank and it will most certainly cause algae blooms. You want 100% silica and it should say somewhere on it it is not safe to breath the dust. This makes sense cause it is ground glass __________________ Kevin Visit Nature Coast Photography Join the Central Florida Aquarists Regional forum or the Southeastern States Aquarists Regional Forum or the N. FL (North Florida Hobbyists) Regional Forum!

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