Help with substrate choice

[rob020880]

Jeremy,

I want to change my substrate to get a different look. I don't know which to choose though, I would love a very white sand and fine, sugar sized sand seems like it will look very nice.

Is there a fine sand that might not blow around so much? I run two vortechs. I have been looking at these on your site, do you have any suggestions?

Tropic Eden Aragasnow Sugar Size Sand 30lb

Tropic Eden Miniflakes Aragonite Sand 30lb

ESV Ultra-White Calcium Carbonate Reef Substrate Fine Grade 50 lbs

ESV Ultra-White Calcium Carbonate Reef Substrate Coarse Grade 50 lbs

 

[Jeremy B.]

Hi,

Going with something that is ultra fine is bound to blow around some, just the nature of the beast with it. I can tell you that it will subside a little over time though as the sand "matures" in the system, although a ton of flow will still move it around.

The Aragasnow is exactly what you're looking for, plus it's ultra clean. The other three are going to be a bit bigger. The ESV is much more white than any other substrate out there, almost to a point to where it looks fake, however to each their own preference wise.

Personally, for what you're wanting I think the Aragasnow would be best, however if you want something with a little more weight look at the other three you listed.