Feb 16, 2012 #1 CleverBs Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Aug 21, 2011 Messages 2,210 Location Omaha, Nebraska Can I use pool filter sand from lowes for a fowlr tank? Or do I need aragonite for some reason? I'm at lowes now so quick reply please.
Can I use pool filter sand from lowes for a fowlr tank? Or do I need aragonite for some reason? I'm at lowes now so quick reply please.
Feb 16, 2012 #2 A alex07 Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined Apr 13, 2011 Messages 670 Yes you can use pool filter sand
Feb 16, 2012 #3 E EriksFish315 Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Jan 23, 2012 Messages 1,156 Location Syracuse Yes any sand will work just rinse very good.
Feb 16, 2012 #4 mr_X Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Apr 27, 2008 Messages 17,895 Location Fairless Hills, Pa. calcium based sand buffers the ph. Silica sand does not.