Sand

[pjt_racer]

I have been looking for the southdown sand or argonite. I can find neither at my Menards store. I did purchase washed and screeded play sand. I am assuming this will work. Am I incorrect? Thanks!

 

[ocellaris_keeper]

You are correct - a lot of folks have been using the play sand as a base for thier tank. I would suggest that you use this site and buy 45 lbs of live sand and integrate both sources in the tank. This will give you the cool critters in the live sand at a lower price.
A good reef/marine fish tank should have about 3-4 inches of sand at the bottom. this helps create a dentirfication layer where nitrates become a bit less of a problem.

 

[marine fanatic]

Ocellarus has a good point...if you do decide to add the 2, make sure you use the play sand as the base and use live sand as the cap to seed it properly.