marine sand

[maxima423]

alright so, i called my LFS and asked them if they got any kind of sand that i can buy so i can house corys, they told me they had "marine sand" and that all i need to do is soak it for about an hour before i can put it into my 30g, any one have experience with marine sand and that can help me out and tell me what they specifically did

 

[mommytron]

no, but why not try out some PFS? it's very cheap and perfect for a FW aquarium. just a thought

 

[corrado33]

I'm pretty sure "marine" sand has some kind of CaCO3 in it, which will essentially make your tank a brackish tank. That's not good for freshwater fishies.

 

[maxima423]

what does PFS stand for? and where do i get iit

 

[corrado33]

It stands for pool filter sand. You can find it at Ace Hardware, or sometimes walmart. Some people use Quickrete Medium Sand as well.

 

[maxima423]

Ash Grove Play Sand AG 50# - 361.50.AG at The Home Depot

is this what you are talking about?

 

[mommytron]

play sand is a bit different. i've heard of it causing problems with filters because it's so fine. this is PFS Arch Chemical 61308 Pool Filter Sand 50 Lb
or this QUIKRETE® - Sand - Pool Filter Sand i got the Quikrete at Aubuchon Hardware (local to new england) http://outdoor-living.hardwarestore.com/57-240-chemicals/quikrete-pool-filter-sand-292169.aspx