Adrian
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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- Oct 16, 2011
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I want to use black sand for a 20 gallon tank im getting about next week but ive heard it is difficult to clean an it messes up your filter. Would black gravel be better?
Fishguy2727 said:IME all the problems people usually associate with sand has everything to do with the type of sand used, not sand in general. I think the fact that the vast majority of people buy cheapo sands that are not made for aquariums greatly contributes to this problem.
mfdrookie516 said:People with no experience in pool filter sand like to give it a hard time because they 'heard' things about it. I can say that I've got PFS in 2 tanks right now, have had it in several others. Not one bad thing to say about it. Experience > heresay
It comes in one ugly color, that alone disqualifies it for me. That color is too light and can cause the colors on fish to wash out. I will continue to use and recommend stuff that is actually made for aquariums. Anyone who has used the sand I recommend and PFS please share.