can u use sand rather than gravel

[j_n_c]

hi everyone! just wondered if you know if u can use sand in a tropical tank where i will be using real plants rather than using gravel??


thanks for your help!

 

[nuttyfishgirl]

good question id like to know too

 

[One_Trick_Pony]

yeah you sure can! im not sure what types of sand work best tho!

 

[SirMinion]

Yes, we have sand in all our tanks which also have live plants and the plant thrive.

The best sand to use is something heavy like play sand or pool filter sand.

Do NOT use builder's sand as it has toxic additives and remeber to wash it well first.

 

[andywg]

Silver sand works fantastically and is extremely cheap.

I personally think sand looks better and most bottom dwelling fish (cories, plecos etc) appreciate it more. Just don't get aquarium sand. That stuff costs a bomb!

 

[j_n_c]

thanks alot! i just found that article on the general chit chat forum, very helpful.

thanks

 

[newland]

anyone know if this stuff is good or not?

http/www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/s...roductId=126100

 

[Allix]

that should be fine, just give it a good wash before putting it into a tank

 

[LoachLover]

hi everyone! just wondered if you know if u can use sand in a tropical tank where i will be using real plants rather than using gravel??


thanks for your help!

Yes it's fine, I mixed flourite and black sand together and it looks really good and works good

 

[jflowers]

Homebase has play pit sand @ £2.19 for 25Kg, I did 5 tanks with it and still have some left. Only downside was that it needed a very thorough cleaning, took a lot longer than stuff I have bought from the LFS in the past, but worth the extra work.

Jon

 

[disucs buff]

that looks ok, make sure that the sand is fairly course, as it will be better all around