Anyone use/used this brand of sand?

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• Jan 18, 2010

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If anyone has ever used this brand of sand, please post.

I am now wondering if it is chemically treated, so I'd like to know if anyone has used it with no problems.

I currently have it in a 29 with Corydoras and they seem fine.

Here's the link to the Mfg's page with a picture of it. Thanks!
http://www.u-s-silica.com/mystic.htm

 

BoredAgain

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• Jan 19, 2010

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MSDS info: http://www.u-s-silica.com/msds/MSDS2006Quartz.pdf

 

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• Jan 19, 2010

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In the add says "chemically inert " so I think your fishes are safe. I am using silica sand in a tank with a betta and so far he is fine.

 

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• Jan 19, 2010

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Ya.. Pool Filter Sand is silica based as well...

You should be fine unless they have added anything to it.

 

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• Jan 19, 2010

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Sand is NOT chemically treated

Thanks for the replies! I just spoke with a Company representative and was told that they do not chemically treat their sand.

BoredAgain,
That was great information that you found.
I feel from this info, that is really pays to wash the sand very well to remove fine dust and particles as I wonder if they would effect the fishes health in any way...Thanks for the link.