Jason6942
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I'm changing out my gravel for sand but wanted to know if craft sand is ok to use. I haven't been able to find any colored aquarium sand just the norm black,white, and normal.
Why is it so bad. Just bought play sand for a 75g tank I am about to set up
It can raise the ph too high and some is really coarse.
Whatever u decide I would strongly recommend something actually designed for aquariums. I can't say enough good about petco sand. Yes,more expensive but SO worth it. The one tank I decided to go with regular play sand will be gutted soon so I can replace that awful stuff with petco sand.
Play Sand is clay based which is why it takes some extra washing and as far as I'm aware clay doesn't raise the PH. I have play sand in all of my tanks with no issues.