Can you use sand from the beach?

[dynagirl]

I live on the coast....can I just go get live sand from the beach?

 

[27mtaylor]

The sand on the beach has a lot of contaminents in it. You may pollute your water by using it.

 

[uberlink]

Check this thread. Long discussion on this issue.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/204722/post-a-pic-of-your-moon-lights-in-action

 

[littlebuck]

Go to walmart or kmart. they sell sand there. Make sure its old castle sand. You can get 50 lbs for $5. DOnt use sand from the beach since you dont know what has been touching it or anything.

 

[chipmaker]

I have used sand from thre beaches on thr Gulf of Mexico without any adverse effects, sometimes you get som undesirebale but interesting hitch hikers. Its hard to say if its ok or not, as all beaches are not polutted as some seem to think. I would get it out in the water personally, as deep as I felt comfortable in, well past the low tide line.

 

[fraggle_a]

just dont get caught removing it. dont need to be spanked for a minor federal offence.
Id pull rocks from there if i thought it was legal, alright, and ethical....