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Substrate?

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:17 pm
by lilacamy931
I know Coral sand has buffering qualities for the salt water but would silica sand with shells be a good alternative? Thank you

Re: Substrate?

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:21 pm
by LilGreenPuffer
Shells have buffering qualities, too. Pool filter sand is best for FW.

Re: Substrate?

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:29 pm
by lilacamy931
hmmm... it would be low brackish to start with rising salinity. Coral I know is recommended best though informed not best for plants. thanks lilgreenpuffer

Re: Substrate?

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:46 am
by Pufferpunk
How about using aragonite sand?

Re: Substrate?

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:49 am
by xmikebrock
i think the black tahitian moon sand looks pretty sick. it doesnt buffer or anything tho i dont think =/

Re: Substrate?

Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:38 am
by lilacamy931
thanks guys will have a look into that, especially aragonite. :)