caribsea black sand

bayreefer

bayreefer

Member
Can this be used in saltwater aquariums? the bag says that it can, but it also says that a bunch of additives will be needed because it is different than regular sand. Does anyone know if it really is safe?
 
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james454

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i believe thats what i have in my tank. from my understanding the additives is ph buffer cause its not argonite. the bag mine came it said it was suited for rays claming that its ok for animals that would be in the sand. im sure somebody with lots more experiance then me will come a long and offer more insight.
 
bayreefer

bayreefer

Member
Originally Posted by james454
http:///forum/post/3243978
i believe thats what i have in my tank. from my understanding the additives is ph buffer cause its not argonite. the bag mine came it said it was suited for rays claming that its ok for animals that would be in the sand. im sure somebody with lots more experiance then me will come a long and offer more insight.

So you have to use a Ph additive?
 
bayreefer

bayreefer

Member
If I was to keep up with my water changes would it not make a difference?
I just realized that almost this entire thread is made up of my posts
 
btldreef

btldreef

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I use it. Added nothing. Dumped it in and started up my tank. It's in a tank with a pistol shrimp and yasha goby as well as nassarius snails and I have no issues with burrowing.
The only complaint I have with this sand is that the diatom bloom was longer than when I used caribsea white aragonite.
 
bayreefer

bayreefer

Member
Originally Posted by BTLDreef
http:///forum/post/3244023
I use it. Added nothing. Dumped it in and started up my tank. It's in a tank with a pistol shrimp and yasha goby as well as nassarius snails and I have no issues with burrowing.
The only complaint I have with this sand is that the diatom bloom was longer than when I used caribsea white aragonite.
Sweet! Thanks
 
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