Sand Question

[mikemartinez]

My brother is starting a new tank and said that he heard from his LFS that you can use Play Sand (Like in the sandbox at school) as one of the options instead of argonite. I told him just to use Argonite but he wants to make sure.

Is this true?

 

[NeveSSL]

You can by all means use Play Sand. Just make sure you rinse it well first. There have been many successful tanks with play sand. I had to do it because I can get more than enough sand (100lbs) for $6 or $7.

Brandon

 

[skippy2]

Sure you can use playsand. I am on my 3rd tank in 5 yrs. and have always used playsand. I never rinsed mine either.

 

[mr.maroonsalty]

Just do a seach "southdown." I didn't think it used as often as it is, it simply seems wrong that its cheaper than the water its in?

 

[NeveSSL]

Southdown is no more. They've been gone for a while now.

Brandon