Which BLACK sand to buy?

[eisaiasjr]

Hello:

I am looking to setup a seahorse tank and I would like to put black sand in the bottom of the tank. is there a specific type of black sand I should be looking at? or will any of the CaribSea ones work? (including the dry ones)

regards,

Estefano

 

[Seanewb]

Tagging along....would like to know the answer myself.

 

[ReefNutPA]

I use the Black Tahitian Moon sand.

I've also used the black/white mix (I think it's called Indo-Pacific black) but there are large pieces of black rock/pebbles in it that make siphoning the top layer a real issue because the pebbles get stuck in the siphon tube.

Tom

p.s. Whatever you do, stay away from Estes marine sand. It is powder-like, floats, and is a real mess to deal with.

 

[eisaiasjr]

I was recommended

http://www.naturesocean.com/live_sand.htm

in a different forum, it looks really good. Figured I should share the knowledge...

Regards,

Estefano

 

[mrboston21]

new member

new member

Hi all just joined here. I have a few ?'s im starting a 30 gal tank i currently have a 90 gal sw fish only tank. So my 1st ? is the filter for a sea horse tank i see there a in- tank drip filter thats put by Current . i would like any suggestions you all could give me. By the way reefnut im not to far from you down here in York. the tank is currently empty and dry so im starting from scratch and in no hurry .

thanks:rollface:

 

[Seanewb]

I guess I'll have to try both and see which one I like. What number would you guys reccommend for the natures ocean brand?

 

[urbanrat84]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11990375#post11990375 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ReefNutPA
I use the Black Tahitian Moon sand.

Me too - I love the look of black sand.