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Is This Substrate OK?

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 10:20 am
by Ianb262
Hello again,
I am buying all the equipment for my new tank and I really want white sand for the bottom.
I saw some white sand at petsmart for 23$ a bag (like 5lbs). WAY out of my price range.
So I found this white silica sand at menard's (50lb Bag) and I was wondering if it is okay for an aquarium.
Check it out if you want to: https://goo.gl/Uo96uH
I haven't bought it yet just in case it's bad for the fishies :P

Thanks again

~Ian

Re: Is This Substrate OK?

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 11:30 am
by Pufferpunk
What fish? If for BW, I prefer aragonite sand. It buffers the water & keeps the pH steady, around 8.

Re: Is This Substrate OK?

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 11:39 am
by Ianb262
I decided to get 2 F8's for my 55gal. I am wondering if the sand would still work fine though?

Re: Is This Substrate OK?

Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 10:37 pm
by Pufferpunk
Aragonite sand is recommended.

Re: Is This Substrate OK?

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 5:51 am
by Readricx
You take the information from this place, why I could not find it.