sandbeds

[sebae0]

since i am having trouble finding southdown playsand what about using the sand that is in a pool filter? i think it might be silica is that a bad thing? has anyone down this before and how well did it work?

 

[a&m aggie 04']

Ive heard both sides to using silica sand.
1.) Dont use it will cause an increase of algae blooms
2.) Its okay to use b/c hell, the glass tank is silica based, so it wont hurt at all.
As far as pool sand, i havent heard anyone using it but do a search on this board to see if anyone has.
Mark

 

[melbournefl]

I've heard some good things about "Quikcrete" playsand and I think it's available nationwide at Home Depot. The silica debate continues of course, but I must say, using the argument that "glass contains silica" is comparing apples to oranges IMO, it was brought up in a thread where somebody was questioning the wisdom of using silicone as a sealent.
Just my .02,
Paul

 

[trebor126]

I used about 130lbs of Quikcrete Kiddie Play Sand in my tank. It has been a few months now, and no problems.
Check my weblink for pictures of how the sand looks. I topped the bed off with 20lbs of Live Sand.

 

[sebae0]

hey guys thanks for the replies, what is your link so i can see the pics? wil the silica have any elements that are bad or beneficial? just want to make sure b4 i do this because its a 180 gal and thats alot of sand im gonna need

 

[cadbury]

Well, its gotta be good. A few Local pet stores here are useing it and charging $22.99 a bag. I heard about making a profit but some of these people are just unbelieveable.

 

[sebae0]

cadbury where you from in michigan and what pet store did you see it at?

 

[cadbury]

Sterling Hgts area, I live by Lakeside Mall. Its at Aquatic Discoveries on 15 mile and Ryan. Its the same thing they sell at Home Depot's out of state for $4.99 a bag.

 

[slothy]

there is a place out in kalmazoo called the reefshop (i think) that sells southdown... (msg lou_brakant) as he bought some from them... 5 bucks a bag or so

 

[cadbury]

way too come through Slothy!!!!

 

[slothy]

http://www.thereefshop.com/ is the lfs that sells southdown (10 bucks a bag.. ) must be on sale when keith bought it

 

[sebae0]

hey cadbury i live at 12 and ryan in warren. do you mean that homedepot doesnt even have the quickrete in michigan or can you use the quickrete sand they have for mixing?

 

[sebae0]

good news on the southdown in kalamazoo, i have a friend of mine who live there got a call in to se if he will pick some up for me, if your interested cadbury let me know and we can work something out on how to get some?

 

[john bowell]

Good Question!
Can you use the QuickCrete sand for mixing????
I just bought some (for mixing) was VERY lite,lighter than the play sand. Can you use that stuff???
Sorry if I am intruding on your post, but there are some good intelligent responses here, and I think we have the same question!
JB

 

[trebor126]

click on the www. botton at the bottom of my message window.
This will take you to pics of my tank. I used Quikcrete Kiddie Play Sand topped with 20lbs of LS.
Tank is doing great..