Okay, so most likely what I saw is different than what people put in their aquariums. What about Lowes? Do they have what I need?
Pool Filter Sand...Dangerous?!?
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I haven't had any problems with mine nor heard of chemically treated, however see what the prices are, and go with the cheaper, mine was 9.16 for 60lb.
and wash it. I did a large tupp bowl, and mixed it under the kitchen faucet until the water ran clear. (about 30-45 seconds)
and wash it. I did a large tupp bowl, and mixed it under the kitchen faucet until the water ran clear. (about 30-45 seconds)
Washing chemically treated will NOT fix it for aquarium use. Treated sand will leach toxins into the aquarium.
http://www.fairmountminerals.com/in...ilterSand&category=Products&level1=AquaQuartz
This type is supposedly inert. You could call them and ask if it is chemically treated and if there's a local place you can buy it from.
This type is supposedly inert. You could call them and ask if it is chemically treated and if there's a local place you can buy it from.
I actually remember seeing a pallet of the Aquaquartz stuff off in the distance...didnt check it out. Maybe I'll see!
well like anything it depends where you live. just because its easy in one place doesnt mean the next place will be easy to find.
I've used it in many of my own tanks with no problems at all. I didn't have any trouble finding sand that wasn't treated.
