Black sand substrate?

Tylerdg · 05/15/2015, 05:25 AM

Is Tahitian moon sand my best choice for thIs?

Tylerdg · 05/15/2015, 07:37 AM

I also seen another one that may be better? Carib Hawaiian black sand?

snulma1 · 05/15/2015, 07:46 AM

Just FYI, some black sand is ferrous, so when you bring your magnetic cleaner near it, it can pick up some of it and scratch your glass/acrylic.

Tylerdg · 05/15/2015, 08:04 AM

I've read the Tahitian is ferrous and the Hawaiian isn't ? Not sure how true any of it is

ExpensiveHobby · 05/15/2015, 08:14 AM

I've used Nature's Own brand, black aragonite live sand and I love it. Makes the colors pop on everything. Just had to rinse it very well in saltwater water first.

Tylerdg · 05/15/2015, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ExpensiveHobby

I've used Nature's Own brand, black aragonite live sand and I love it. Makes the colors pop on everything. Just had to rinse it very well in saltwater water first.

Nice I will look at it, is it magnetic?

Raoul5Duke · 05/15/2015, 08:44 AM

I've used the Carib Sea Hawaii black sand in a nano previously. I thought it was a cool, interesting look and its not magnetic. You do see detritus more easily in my opinion so will need some sifters or the ability to siphon the bed periodically.

Tylerdg · 05/15/2015, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Raoul5Duke

I've used the Carib Sea Hawaii black sand in a nano previously. I thought it was a cool, interesting look and its not magnetic. You do see detritus more easily in my opinion so will need some sifters or the ability to siphon the bed periodically.

Do you think some sand sifting stars would work ?

Sk8r · 05/15/2015, 09:11 AM

No. Not really a good species to keep in a new tank.

Tylerdg · 05/15/2015, 09:48 AM

Ok maybe further down the road then on those

Kyle461 · 05/15/2015, 10:39 AM

I have the Hawaiian black and I can confirm it is not ferrous and does not attract to magnets.

Tylerdg · 05/15/2015, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyle461

I have the Hawaiian black and I can confirm it is not ferrous and does not attract to magnets.

Great! I may be going with this one then

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Tylerdg · 05/15/2015, 10:42 AM

Any pics of your tank with it?

Kyle461 · 05/15/2015, 10:44 AM

You can check out my build thread

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2485917

There are better pics on the second page when the GHA outbreak was under control.

Tylerdg · 05/15/2015, 10:46 AM

It looks great! I know black sand will
Absorb light.. If I got a stronger light would it help?

Kyle461 · 05/15/2015, 10:49 AM

Will it help with what? If your talking about heat, it hasn't affected my tank in any negative way.

Tylerdg · 05/15/2015, 10:51 AM

Trying to get that blue look to the water from the lighting, not sure if it's led or what gives it the blue or purple glow

Kyle461 · 05/15/2015, 10:53 AM

The actnic lights are what give the "blue" look. That would be a lighting choice, nothing to do with the sand.

I'm my picture the day lights and actnic are both on. If I turned the day lights off it would be the "blue" water you are looking for.

Tylerdg · 05/15/2015, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyle461

The actnic lights are what give the "blue" look. That would be a lighting choice, nothing to do with the sand.

I'm my picture the day lights and actnic are both on. If I turned the day lights off it would be the "blue" water you are looking for.

Oh ok thank you

the sand does look great, i think it will make bright colors Pop nicely

Kyle461 · 05/15/2015, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Tylerdg

Oh ok thank you

the sand does look great, i think it will make bright colors Pop nicely

Thanks! That was my theory as well and so far so good with the few fish I have. There's nice contrast when they zoom across the sand.

Tylerdg · 05/15/2015, 11:17 AM

I bet! Do you have corals or planning to? I bet those will look very nice too

Kyle461 · 05/15/2015, 11:18 AM

I'm starting with some beginner corals soon. Hopefully some zoas and green star polyps first. I'm still research what I would like to add.

Tylerdg · 05/15/2015, 11:20 AM

I haven't even thought about what type myself, figured I'd get the fish established first and go from there xD, that black sand should make those colors stand out though

Esage · 05/15/2015, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tylerdg

I also seen another one that may be better? Carib Hawaiian black sand?

I've used this in my last two tanks.

Tylerdg · 05/15/2015, 01:41 PM

Wonder another vouch for it then, I think I'm going to use the Hawaiian then

05/15/2015, 05:25 AM	#1
Tylerdg Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 205	Black sand substrate? Is Tahitian moon sand my best choice for thIs?

05/15/2015, 08:14 AM	#5
ExpensiveHobby Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Metro Posts: 834	I've used Nature's Own brand, black aragonite live sand and I love it. Makes the colors pop on everything. Just had to rinse it very well in saltwater water first. __________________ -Custom 4'x3'x16" rimless display tank. 3 Ocean Revive T247's, BRS Dual Reactors, ASM G4XX Skimmer, Hydor Smart Wave System, JBJ A-T-O, BRS Dosers. -Custom 6'x10"x10" fowlr, cadlights skimmer, Curr

05/15/2015, 09:11 AM	#9
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	No. Not really a good species to keep in a new tank. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

05/15/2015, 10:39 AM	#11
Kyle461 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 438	I have the Hawaiian black and I can confirm it is not ferrous and does not attract to magnets. __________________ Nadie me paga en chicles!! Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2485917 Current Tank Info: 40 gallon breeder (2/17/15); 20L 3-chamber sump; Tunze Nano ATO; Hydor 320gph return and Circulation 850 gph; Coralife Super Skimmer 125 G; Marineland 24"-36" Reef LED

05/15/2015, 10:44 AM	#14
Kyle461 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 438	You can check out my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2485917 There are better pics on the second page when the GHA outbreak was under control. __________________ Nadie me paga en chicles!! Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2485917 Current Tank Info: 40 gallon breeder (2/17/15); 20L 3-chamber sump; Tunze Nano ATO; Hydor 320gph return and Circulation 850 gph; Coralife Super Skimmer 125 G; Marineland 24"-36" Reef LED

05/15/2015, 07:37 AM	#2
Tylerdg Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 205	I also seen another one that may be better? Carib Hawaiian black sand?

05/15/2015, 07:46 AM	#3
snulma1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,281	Just FYI, some black sand is ferrous, so when you bring your magnetic cleaner near it, it can pick up some of it and scratch your glass/acrylic.

05/15/2015, 08:04 AM	#4
Tylerdg Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 205	I've read the Tahitian is ferrous and the Hawaiian isn't ? Not sure how true any of it is

05/15/2015, 08:44 AM	#7
Raoul5Duke Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Near Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,070	I've used the Carib Sea Hawaii black sand in a nano previously. I thought it was a cool, interesting look and its not magnetic. You do see detritus more easily in my opinion so will need some sifters or the ability to siphon the bed periodically.

05/15/2015, 09:48 AM	#10
Tylerdg Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 205	Ok maybe further down the road then on those

05/15/2015, 10:42 AM	#13
Tylerdg Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 205	Any pics of your tank with it?

05/15/2015, 10:46 AM	#15
Tylerdg Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 205	It looks great! I know black sand will Absorb light.. If I got a stronger light would it help?

05/15/2015, 10:49 AM	#16
Kyle461 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 438	Will it help with what? If your talking about heat, it hasn't affected my tank in any negative way. __________________ Nadie me paga en chicles!! Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2485917 Current Tank Info: 40 gallon breeder (2/17/15); 20L 3-chamber sump; Tunze Nano ATO; Hydor 320gph return and Circulation 850 gph; Coralife Super Skimmer 125 G; Marineland 24"-36" Reef LED

05/15/2015, 10:51 AM	#17
Tylerdg Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 205	Trying to get that blue look to the water from the lighting, not sure if it's led or what gives it the blue or purple glow

05/15/2015, 10:53 AM	#18
Kyle461 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 438	The actnic lights are what give the "blue" look. That would be a lighting choice, nothing to do with the sand. I'm my picture the day lights and actnic are both on. If I turned the day lights off it would be the "blue" water you are looking for. __________________ Nadie me paga en chicles!! Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2485917 Current Tank Info: 40 gallon breeder (2/17/15); 20L 3-chamber sump; Tunze Nano ATO; Hydor 320gph return and Circulation 850 gph; Coralife Super Skimmer 125 G; Marineland 24"-36" Reef LED

05/15/2015, 11:17 AM	#21
Tylerdg Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 205	I bet! Do you have corals or planning to? I bet those will look very nice too

05/15/2015, 11:18 AM	#22
Kyle461 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 438	I'm starting with some beginner corals soon. Hopefully some zoas and green star polyps first. I'm still research what I would like to add. __________________ Nadie me paga en chicles!! Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2485917 Current Tank Info: 40 gallon breeder (2/17/15); 20L 3-chamber sump; Tunze Nano ATO; Hydor 320gph return and Circulation 850 gph; Coralife Super Skimmer 125 G; Marineland 24"-36" Reef LED

05/15/2015, 11:20 AM	#23
Tylerdg Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 205	I haven't even thought about what type myself, figured I'd get the fish established first and go from there xD, that black sand should make those colors stand out though

05/15/2015, 01:41 PM	#25
Tylerdg Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 205	Wonder another vouch for it then, I think I'm going to use the Hawaiian then