Sand Q

Pez Vela · 08/22/2007, 12:58 AM

Maybe a stupid question, but I cannot remember what is the "good" sand and what is the "bad" sand to use as substrate. I saw some very fine (like sugar) white silica sand (ashtray sand) and it looked like a good bottom material but I don't want to put anything in the tank that will be a problem. Sorry for the novice question.

mike

JetCat USA · 08/26/2007, 01:26 PM

either will work fine although Aragonite is preferred over the silica or quartz sands.

JeffReef · 08/26/2007, 01:41 PM

I second the Aragonite sand. If you like fine sand then try the CaribSea Oolitic.

08/22/2007, 12:58 AM	#1
Pez Vela Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern, CA Posts: 469	Sand Q Maybe a stupid question, but I cannot remember what is the "good" sand and what is the "bad" sand to use as substrate. I saw some very fine (like sugar) white silica sand (ashtray sand) and it looked like a good bottom material but I don't want to put anything in the tank that will be a problem. Sorry for the novice question. mike

08/26/2007, 01:26 PM	#2
JetCat USA Moved On Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,847	either will work fine although Aragonite is preferred over the silica or quartz sands.

08/26/2007, 01:41 PM	#3
JeffReef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Natomas Park Sacramento, CA Posts: 850	I second the Aragonite sand. If you like fine sand then try the CaribSea Oolitic.