special grade reef sand (1-2mm grain size) in reefs?

[moonstream]

I am really leaning towards using this in my 75g display, mostly because I want something a bit larger grain than the other choices of sand. I would be getting 80lbs, so would have between a 1-2" bed once rock is added.

so, is this a good choice of substrate? I am hoping to order later tonight at some point...

any insight appreciated!

 

[fishcrazy101]

I asked about sand recently because I was removing the crushed coral that came with the tank and was advised to go with aragamax sugar grade sand.

 

[Reefscape]

Yes, its a good sand size too use. I used this in the last reef i set up, rather than the sugar grain size sand...

 

[ToeJam]

I think as long as you stay away from chunky stuff its all good... The sand critters move better in the finer sands...I will never ever used crushed again...just becomes a nasty problem later... I had to remove my sand sifting goby cause he just gave up on sifting...once moved to finer sand tank...he was a lawnmower..err sandmower..

 

[Amphiprion]

Well, different animals prefer different substrate grades. Personally, I think a mix is best, though a good base of fine sand is probably ideal. At least that way you'll have the coarser sand in areas of higher water motion.