thanks! i'll keep that in mind....I have mollies, and they are pretty dirty does that affect the cleaning ability of the filter?
sandbox sand
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I use Pool Filter sand. It's a bit larger grained than some sand, is cleaner right out of the package than Play sand and I find it works well enough for plants. I keep mollies and use no filter intake cover other than the stock, slotted-plastic ones or sometimes a filter sponge for a sponge filter that I like to keep cycled for my q-tank. I have no filtration problems and could not be happier with how well sand works... well, sometimes it's a bit tough to get a plant in place, but roots grow so fast and easy in sand, it usually doesn't matter much. Best of luck.
I agree with Harlock. Play sand has grains that are too small, they compact tightly. You want pool filter sand.
I really don't like playsand, because it's too fine. It took almost a full day for it to settle when I first put it in the tank.
Some play sand I have seen looks nice. Some I have seen looks too red in coloration. The play sand I have seen and used for reptiles came in paper bags so you'd have to stab the bag and sample a small amount to see the color. The Pool Filter Sand I used came in clear bags and I could see the color. Also, the color lightened up under the flourescent light of my tank. I think it looks nice.friendorfoe said:
tube sand is used for weight, sand bag style. i too use playbox sand purchased at lowes, 50 lbs for about 3 bucks. A bit too fine for my liking but my africans love it.
is the tube sand eaqually safe, as the play sand or filter sand? Also is it really fine or a bigger grain(tube sand that is)?
