Sand For Reef tank?

newbiemike · 02/22/2007, 10:18 AM

Hey guys,

I need some additional sand for my tank. I found a bag of aqua terra sand in the LFS, but am not sure if it's safe to put in the tank. Its white sand of course. They also had a bag of aqua terra blue sand and a bag of aqua terra green sand, which both actually said safe for marine tanks, but the white bag did not. Has anyone used this brand, or recommendations on brands of white sand?

My tank has been running, and already is well seeded with live sand.

Thanks,

Mike

illal · 02/22/2007, 10:21 AM

if it doesnt say its safe i wouldnt chance it....

beatle · 02/22/2007, 10:23 AM

I'd try to get some of the same type of sand that you have right now. Caribsea Special Grade reef sand is decent stuff.

02/22/2007, 10:18 AM	#1
newbiemike Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 71	Sand For Reef tank? Hey guys, I need some additional sand for my tank. I found a bag of aqua terra sand in the LFS, but am not sure if it's safe to put in the tank. Its white sand of course. They also had a bag of aqua terra blue sand and a bag of aqua terra green sand, which both actually said safe for marine tanks, but the white bag did not. Has anyone used this brand, or recommendations on brands of white sand? My tank has been running, and already is well seeded with live sand. Thanks, Mike

02/22/2007, 10:21 AM	#2
illal Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tamarac, Fl Posts: 5,700	if it doesnt say its safe i wouldnt chance it.... __________________ -AL

02/22/2007, 10:23 AM	#3
beatle Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 295	I'd try to get some of the same type of sand that you have right now. Caribsea Special Grade reef sand is decent stuff.