sand...?

want to just buy some cheap sand from home depot or something... i have anouther tank so ill just mix in some sand to make it "live" but what kind should i get? does it matter? thanks
 
Any silica or calcium carbonate sand is likely okay. The finer grades tend to be easier to maintain, IMO.
 
Before you decide to buy just "regular" playsand (if you, in fact, are looking at it), check out sandblasting sand (what I use). 100# for about $12.00. My first choice would be an aragonite/calcium carbonate based sand, but can't get that around here cheap.

Frank
 
thanks for the info, this is going into a primarily frag tank that is going to be the garage... still want it to look good though
 
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