Is this sand okay to use in my SW tank/future-reef ??

dcmander

dcmander

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I was at my local wal-mart today in Kansas City and I found this stuff.

It is called White Beach Sand and looks pretty good. I tried the vinegar test (although I've never done it before) and I couldn't really tell if the sand was dissolving or if it just moved because the vinegar made it contract. I didn't see any bubbles.
Anyway it doesn't say anything on the bag about what is in it.....I'm guessing it is man-made sand and not real tropical beach sand...but I wanted to get your guys' opinions on it.
I have NOT been able to find Southdown anywhere close to me in the midwest for years now...I was hoping I could use 80lbs of this stuff + 20lbs of live sand for my 55gal. It is only 3 bucks a bag so I hope you guys approve as I don't want to pay to ship in expensive sand or even southdown from NY.
It is made by River City Landscape Supply, Inc.
What do you guys think?
 
renogaw

renogaw

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does it say what it is made out of? i *think* that's the same sand people have said they have used in the past, but i don't know.
 
fishgeek01

fishgeek01

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contact the company ask them what kind of base it is... you need to know if it is calcium carbonate, or silicate based i believe... that is the only way to be sure
 
renogaw

renogaw

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nah, fine sand is fine and great to use in a tank. just cannot point powerheads at the sand or you'll have a constant sand storm.
silicates are bad for the tank because it helps algae grow.
 
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