Silica Sand/ Quartz Sand

[thewizzrd]

Anybody used it? I found a website that said it was safe but I wanted to know if anyone else has tride it and what theoutcome was. Also, approx. How much sand do you think I should use for a 125?

 

[coop21]

Southdown tropical play sand is highly recomended over any other type of sand. If you have access to it, use it. If you're like me and don't have access to it, you have to come up with alternatives. Here in the pacific northwest, we have silica sand. The only problem I've come across using this is it's sometimes hard to maintain the proper ph. Other than that, it works fine for me. The problem I have is people who have access to the southdown sand and don't use it. Good luck. COOP.

 

[toungetwster]

I used white sand....silica based...without problems...beautiful look to the tank...

 

[dalley]

I actually just got finished switching from CC to sand yesterday. I live in Arizona and had to pick up 100# of white silica sand at Home Depot. No SouthDown or other aragonite based sands out here. So far so good ..

 

[toungetwster]

I've been using white silica for about 6 months...not a problem...plus the look is great!!

 

[robb]

I've had a hundred pounds of it in my 90g for over 3 years now and it has been great.

 

[angelofdeath132]

i posted a q in the "reef tank" forum, i'll do it here too; i'm going to either Home Depot or Lowes tomorrow,looking for white sand, if no Southdown is available, what should i look for? i'm gonna change my 55 from c.c. to sand.

 

[toungetwster]

White silica....just ask for white sand...that's it!

 

[robb]

Here is a picture of the bag I got with a sample of the sand.

 

[barracuda]

I used 60% of quartz sand and the rest Nature's Ocean LS for my 5" DSB.

 

[adam13]

Do you have any pics of your tank wiht those lights on? I am curious as to how it looks, thanks,
Adam

 

[robb]

I don't have a great picture of what it really looks like. My camera just won't do it justice. I took this tonight. I may fiddle with my shutter speed to see if I can get a little better quality. It looks a little bluer and brighter in person. My camera might just be out dated and unable to do any better.

 

[robb]

This is a bit better picture even though it is just a small portion of the tank.

 

[robb]

I messed with my shutter speed and it turned out a little better.