Need Sand for Cories

Bubbles2112

Bubbles2112

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What do you think that the best sandy substrate is for cories? I need it in black and don't want to damage the barbels of the fish. I was looking at Tahitian Moon Sand but I'm not clear if that is just for reefs or if it is okay for freshwater too. I also can't tell if its round or jagged. :1zhelp:
 
tahitian moon sand is fine. I am planning to use colorquartz sand (its ceramic coated) You can find it at pool supply or industrial supply places. colorquartz is no longer being marketed, but it is replaced with some other brand.

I think most barbel issues that people end up getting are due to other problems rather than the sharpness of the substrate.
 
The only sand that isn't sharp that I'm aware of is oolitic aragonite and I wouldn't want the limestone for Corys. Other sands are nmade by crushing rock whick leaves sharp edges.
 
Thanks guys! I wouldn't have thought of the quartz.....very cool idea Mgamer20o0!
 
You guys rock :headbang2: That's why I love this site!!!!! Thank You :dance2:
I just ordered some colorquartz!
 
permaquartz is the colorquartz replacement, I believe. What size tank is it for? I have a few bags left ( I think) of the colorquartz and could probably share
 
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