MARINE SAND

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TUbbypuffeR
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MARINE SAND

Post by TUbbypuffeR »

I understand you guys prefer argonite sand, but how do you guys feel about marine sand for f8?
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Re: MARINE SAND

Post by Nick »

Marine sand can be any sand safe for use in a marine aquarium, could include argonite, dolomite, fine grain silicate sand, coarse grain silicate sand. I find non-live sand is really, really annoying to keep clean, and avoid it personally. There is no reason you can't use a marine sand in a F8 tank.
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TUbbypuffeR
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Re: MARINE SAND

Post by TUbbypuffeR »

Thank you very much.
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Re: MARINE SAND

Post by TUbbypuffeR »

Sorry I have one more question.
How do I clean Marine sand?
Mynn
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Re: MARINE SAND

Post by Mynn »

I have no problem keeping my sand clean with a regular syphon. The syphons are usually so weak that it sucks up the muck but not much of the sand. I still see some sand in my bucket though after I pour the water out but not much.
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