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[ukbball72]

Can you use pool filter sand for substrate in your tank

 

[TMaier]

Yes. I have used Quartz in the past.

 

[ukbball72]

Yes. I have used Quartz in the past.

Thanks for the help I am doing a 200 gallon fish only right now

 

[cgthebeast]

I wouldn't, its full of silicates and phosphates that will cause nasty algae blooms later on in saltwater

 

[Topher377]

Can you use pool filter sand for substrate in your tank

Thats what i have in my 30 gal. Mine is a freshwater and i havent had any issues with it. I have heard of people using playsand but said to be messy during cleaning.

 

[Sniperhank]

Pool filter sand is just fine in our systems. You will have a much longer run with diatoms than most due to the silicates in the sand, but it is simply waiting it out.