Sand...type?

[James0816]

ok...and here is another bag I picked up yesterday as well.

http://www.u-s-silica.com/mystic.htm - white

so between the two...are they both safe for aquariums? If the other one (link below) is good to go...I might just use it for another tank instead of returning it.

http://www.u-s-silica.com/lighthouse.htm - natural looking

What do you think?

 

[loaches r cool]

Most any sand will work (so long as its quartz/silica), its mostly up to you. The only thing I recommend is if you have bottom dwellers to get the least angular sand. If not, then just get whatever color you want if you have a choice.

 

[James0816]

Most any sand will work (so long as its quartz/silica), its mostly up to you. The only thing I recommend is if you have bottom dwellers to get the least angular sand. If not, then just get whatever color you want if you have a choice.

hmmmmm...don't like the sound of that. I do plan on bottom dwellers...either black kuhli's or dojos. are my two choices here bad?

 

[abstrohl]

When I set up my african tank, I took about 3/4 pool sand and 1/4 Tahitian Black Sand...and it looks **** good. It has got a salt and pepper look to it that goes with just about any rock and helps illuminate the fish colors.

 

[loaches r cool]

hmmmmm...don't like the sound of that. I do plan on bottom dwellers...either black kuhli's or dojos. are my two choices here bad?

As long as they are not overly abrasive. The one does say angular though.

 

[ITHURTZ]

Mystic white is a heavier sand. I have a sample next to me. If youd like I can take a close up pick of it wet and dry.

 

[James0816]

Mystic white is a heavier sand. I have a sample next to me. If youd like I can take a close up pick of it wet and dry.

that would be nice...might give some sort of idear.