Is blasting sand safe for aquarium?

[jlbfish]

I read that it was when doing my research. I got some rinsed it and have it in an empty tank ATM. I just found a site that says it is to sharp for some sifting fish and has iron in it so it is NOT inert. Anyone know?

THanks!
Jana

 

[Mrc8858]

I'm using black diamond blasting sand along with a ton of other members on this forum and its fine. A sand sifter MIGHT have issues with it though. That I'm unsure of so another opinion would be good.

 

[BillD]

Blasting sand and PFS can be the same thing 9sharp sand) if they are #20 grit. Having some iron in it may not be a bad thing. You can check with a magnet, or magnetic screwdriver to see if there is any iron present. Play sand usually has iron in it also.

 

[jlbfish]

Thanks!

What are considered sand sifters? The only fish that I am debating in my future that may be in that class are corys (which I already have), loaches etc....

I have the Super Naturals white sand in my 28 gallon tank and HATE it. It packs in too tight and I keep getting dead spots. Looking for a replacement for it.

Jana