View Full Version : What is aquarium sand?
Swbuda
06-12-2003, 12:37 AM
I've read on several sites about "aquarium sand" as a substrate...for a 125 gallon tank..What is and where do I get aquarium sand? For the species of large fish I have, sand was recommended.....Thanks for your input..:rolleyes:
Swbuda
06-12-2003, 1:20 AM
I should of looked a little harder first, I guess. I found all the answers I needed to my own questions... This web site has it all! It's not hard at all to have a beautiful, healthy aquarium...with all the good advice and prior knowledge from all of those that have gone before us...Thanks!!!:D
no such thing as aquarium sand to my knowledge but we all use certain types of sand for our aquariums. I myself use silica sand that you can pick up at your local hardware store. It may be labled as sand blasting sand but you can pick it up for about 5 bucks for 50 lbs which you need about 150 lbs if you are wanting 2" or more on the bottom. You can also get whats called play sand from home depot depending on where you are.
oh lol I posted right as you posted your second one, well then I guess you don't need my help after all :p
Swbuda
06-13-2003, 11:34 PM
back to me...I just found out today that I could go to the local Lowe's and get 'sand blasting sand'....so that is what I will do...I appreciate any and all feedback..I want to take care of my tank right! That's why I rely so much on people like you to keep me straight..:D