Sand for aquariums

[Mcgolg76]

I have done tanks with pool filter sand and play sand. Pool filter sand is a millions times easier.

 

[rpgmomma8404]

Only sand I've ever used if pool filter sand. I love it. I was thinking about getting blasting sand for my next tank set up but wasn't sure if I want to deal with getting it clean, lol.

 

[Specialk302]

My 20 Gallon tank i have has Quikrete medium sand it's a light brown. And my 56 gallon tank has Black diamond sand. I'm leaning more to the black in which I'm going to convert my 3 gallon tank from gravel to black diamond sand. Also both was easy to rinse out. And never clouded my tanks

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[giffmastaflex]

Play sand gets packed down where pool filter sand is loose... In my experience anyways

 

[xsryman]

Everyone keeps talking about pool filter sand but no one in my area sells it. I have been to Leslie's pool supply, walmart, Lowe's, and orchard supply. Everyone has the same stupid look when I ask if they have pool filter sand. Is this stuff available in CA? :-/

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[rhsoto94]

I live in CA and got pool filter sand at Leslie's

 

[xsryman]

You don't by any chance have a picture do you. Maybe of the bag or brand name and how it looks in your tank? Also what town are you in?

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[wildroseofky]

You have to get the 30-40 grit Black Diamond Blasting Grit. I went to Tractor Supply and they had the fine stuff and the larger grit.

 

[rhsoto94]

 

[xsryman]

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That stuff looks pretty sweet. I just ended up buying play sand from lowes a couple days ago. Its already claimed two of my hob filters by jamming the i mpellers up.

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[absolutangel04]

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