I am going to switch from CC to argonite. And Home Depot isnt selling during the winter. Could I go to a gravel place and see if they have any and what would I ask for?
Sand Bed
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Just use regular play sand, Aragonite based sand isnt really needed and for any serious buffering to happen the PH would have to be REALLY low.
Could I go to the coast and pick up sand from there? Or what about Masonry sand, it is play box safe the man said.
I wouldn't get some from the beach--it has a high likelyhood of containing toxins--not a big problem for shoreline animals but potentially lethal in a closed environment. Also, any animals you bring in with it likely won't live in a tropical tank, and some areas have legal restrictions on collecting.
But, you can use any type of play sand. Make sure it is cleaned, but otherwise you're fine. I've used silica play sand with no problems, as well as Paver Sand, which is a mix of very fine grains up to small pebbles. It's nice, though not for use with anything that digs a lot. Burrowing critters like sand sifter stars are fine, but serious diggers create an unending cloud.
But, you can use any type of play sand. Make sure it is cleaned, but otherwise you're fine. I've used silica play sand with no problems, as well as Paver Sand, which is a mix of very fine grains up to small pebbles. It's nice, though not for use with anything that digs a lot. Burrowing critters like sand sifter stars are fine, but serious diggers create an unending cloud.