Sand sand sand

[My HD PVR]

I want to switch substrates... I don't like my gravel right now, but i need a relatively cheap way to get sand... So, what should i do? I want a nice color, that will be beneficial to my tank

[xrayjeeper83]

I use pool filter sand in my tanks. Looks good to me and doesnt compact as easy as playsand

[My HD PVR]

where can i buy it and how much is it? for about... 30 pounds? for s 29g

[My HD PVR]

http://www.lowes.com:80/pl_Sand_4294858 ... =10051&N=0

pretty cheap play sand.... should i add any other type of sand if i get it?

[xrayjeeper83]

pool filter sand can be gotten at any pool supply store and runs about 10 bucks for a 50lb bag. and id fill it to your preference, F8s dont really bury so its what is pleasant for you

[My HD PVR]

so i dont need to add like agonite sand or whatever its called

[xrayjeeper83]

for an F8 I dont believe so since its such a low BW tank. Pool is what I have in Bloats tank and in the tank I have set up for the F8 im going to get.

But Im sure PP and or RTR will speak up soon

[My HD PVR]

okay, thanks for the advice!
also... i love that signature...!

[Pufferpunk]

Don't make it any deeper than 1".

[My HD PVR]

so what type of sand are you recommending

[Black Widow]

Go with Aragonite / coral Sand

[My HD PVR]

but the only problem is, thats crazy expensive and i can't get expensive sand, remember i still have parents! give me till this summer and hopefully ill get a job..!

[sevenyearnight]

You don't need to get aragonite, it's nice, but it's a pricey preference. I have a nano marine tank with aragonite, and my puffer has basically pool sand. Both tanks hold the same water parameters.
I payed $8 for 10 lbs of aragonite sand, and about $4 or so for 50 lbs of the regular sand.

[My HD PVR]

so that link i posted with that sand, i should get the 4 dollar 50 pound bag?

[sevenyearnight]

I'm not familiar with that sand. Call around to some pool shops in your area