Black sand substrate?

[Tylerdg]

Is Tahitian moon sand my best choice for thIs?

 

[Tylerdg]

I also seen another one that may be better? Carib Hawaiian black sand?

 

[snulma1]

Just FYI, some black sand is ferrous, so when you bring your magnetic cleaner near it, it can pick up some of it and scratch your glass/acrylic.

 

[Tylerdg]

I've read the Tahitian is ferrous and the Hawaiian isn't ? Not sure how true any of it is

 

[ExpensiveHobby]

I've used Nature's Own brand, black aragonite live sand and I love it. Makes the colors pop on everything. Just had to rinse it very well in saltwater water first.

 

[Tylerdg]

I've used Nature's Own brand, black aragonite live sand and I love it. Makes the colors pop on everything. Just had to rinse it very well in saltwater water first.

Nice I will look at it, is it magnetic?

 

[Raoul5Duke]

I've used the Carib Sea Hawaii black sand in a nano previously. I thought it was a cool, interesting look and its not magnetic. You do see detritus more easily in my opinion so will need some sifters or the ability to siphon the bed periodically.

 

[Tylerdg]

I've used the Carib Sea Hawaii black sand in a nano previously. I thought it was a cool, interesting look and its not magnetic. You do see detritus more easily in my opinion so will need some sifters or the ability to siphon the bed periodically.

Do you think some sand sifting stars would work ?

 

[Sk8r]

No. Not really a good species to keep in a new tank.

 

[Tylerdg]

Ok maybe further down the road then on those

 

[Kyle461]

I have the Hawaiian black and I can confirm it is not ferrous and does not attract to magnets.

 

[Tylerdg]

I have the Hawaiian black and I can confirm it is not ferrous and does not attract to magnets.

Great! I may be going with this one then ))

 

[Tylerdg]

Any pics of your tank with it?

 

[Kyle461]

You can check out my build thread

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2485917

There are better pics on the second page when the GHA outbreak was under control.

 

[Tylerdg]

It looks great! I know black sand will
Absorb light.. If I got a stronger light would it help?

 

[Kyle461]

Will it help with what? If your talking about heat, it hasn't affected my tank in any negative way.

 

[Tylerdg]

Trying to get that blue look to the water from the lighting, not sure if it's led or what gives it the blue or purple glow

 

[Kyle461]

The actnic lights are what give the "blue" look. That would be a lighting choice, nothing to do with the sand.

I'm my picture the day lights and actnic are both on. If I turned the day lights off it would be the "blue" water you are looking for.

 

[Tylerdg]

The actnic lights are what give the "blue" look. That would be a lighting choice, nothing to do with the sand.

I'm my picture the day lights and actnic are both on. If I turned the day lights off it would be the "blue" water you are looking for.

Oh ok thank you the sand does look great, i think it will make bright colors Pop nicely

 

[Kyle461]

Oh ok thank you the sand does look great, i think it will make bright colors Pop nicely

Thanks! That was my theory as well and so far so good with the few fish I have. There's nice contrast when they zoom across the sand.