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[jermpool]

Hi I am new to this site. I started my first saltwater tank about 5 years ago in a 10 gallon tank even though I was told I wouldn't be able to do it in such a small tank. I have been out of the fish hobby for about 9 months now. I am getting ready to get back into it and was wandering if the play sand is still the way to go. The last message board I was on they beleived it was the only way. My tank has been shut down so I am going to clean it all out and start over from the beginning. New lights, new filter, new heater, new sand, etc. I haven't decided on if I'm going reef or just have a few aggresive fish.

 

[keleighr]

I have no idea what the "play" sand is but I have used Live Sand in both my salts and it looks really good.

 

[jafrench]

From what I've read, as long as it doesn't have silicates in it, it's ok. Personally, I wouldn't skimp on something that will house beneficial microorganisms for your tank. Just my two cents. Good Luck and Welcome Back to the Hobby.

 

[lovethesea]

southdown play sand can be used. Home Depot usually carries it, but not sure about this time of year. You can seed with the "good" stuff from another established tank.

 

[keleighr]

are they talking about Sand for like a sand box???
Wow
Never heard of that one. Would have never thought to use it either!

 

[misty7850]

Hi, I'm not sure about play sand, I have heard that others use the southdaown and seed it with LS.. I used Live Sand
by the way, Welcome to the board, there are many helpful people here :jumping: