What sort of sand to use

[sandys]

Just starting a marine tank after not having one for a couple of years.. Im going for inverts again and just a couple of fish. what sand is best to use. as its all changed in the last couple of years. thanks:)

[sandys]

Sorry wrong place

[gcvt]

Where is "Kent"? If you have a local Home Depot in "Kent" that carries Southdown/OldKastle (Castle?) sand...that's a great way to go. If not, you can use silica-based sand.

Here's an article that you might find helpful:
http://www.rshimek.com/reef/sediment.htm

:)