ISO Sand For Amazon Biotope

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CleverBs

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Alright heres the deal. I am looking for sand for my 220g tank. I am doing an amazon biotope that will have plants as well. I do not want to just use playsand because it has silica in it and I want to avoid that. It needs to be nice and fine for sifters because I will have geophagus in the tank.

What are some ideas? I want a fair cost option.
 
I've heard pool filter sand isn't as bad about silicates as play sand.

Either way, the diatoms from the silicates will likely dissipate by the time the tank cycles


Caleb
 
I am thinking I am going to go with Pool filter sand. I found some that is the correct color and texture I am looking for.
 
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