Tyler777 Fish Crazy Joined Apr 29, 2024 Messages 393 Reaction score 62 Location Menasha, Wisconsin Jul 2, 2024 #1 Can this Coal Slag be use as sand for a tank that homes bottom feeders like Corys ? I was told it could be bad fr them but I'm curious if any of you used this coal slag in ur tanks n if corys would b OK or it's dangerous ? Attachments Screenshot_20240702_172611_Gallery.jpg 560 KB · Views: 18
Can this Coal Slag be use as sand for a tank that homes bottom feeders like Corys ? I was told it could be bad fr them but I'm curious if any of you used this coal slag in ur tanks n if corys would b OK or it's dangerous ?
Colin_T Fish Guru Joined Jan 26, 2008 Messages 40,403 Reaction score 24,767 Location Perth, WA Jul 3, 2024 #2 no. it has abrasive product on the label and that will harm bottom dwelling fishes. it could also contain all sorts of harmful impurities.
no. it has abrasive product on the label and that will harm bottom dwelling fishes. it could also contain all sorts of harmful impurities.
GaryE Moderator Staff member Global Moderator ⚒️ Joined Oct 14, 2011 Messages 6,556 Reaction score 10,609 Location Eastern Canada Jul 3, 2024 #3 I agree with Colin. I wouldn't use it. But why did you ask this question again, when you just had that advice on another thread?
I agree with Colin. I wouldn't use it. But why did you ask this question again, when you just had that advice on another thread?
OP OP Tyler777 Fish Crazy Joined Apr 29, 2024 Messages 393 Reaction score 62 Location Menasha, Wisconsin Jul 3, 2024 #4 Colin_T said: no. it has abrasive product on the label and that will harm bottom dwelling fishes. it could also contain all sorts of harmful impurities. Click to expand... Thanks, I already moved the betta boy n the 2 corys to a tank with normal aquarium gravel
Colin_T said: no. it has abrasive product on the label and that will harm bottom dwelling fishes. it could also contain all sorts of harmful impurities. Click to expand... Thanks, I already moved the betta boy n the 2 corys to a tank with normal aquarium gravel
OP OP Tyler777 Fish Crazy Joined Apr 29, 2024 Messages 393 Reaction score 62 Location Menasha, Wisconsin Jul 3, 2024 #5 I was thinking bout using that coal for my 125 gallon tank that will b set up soon but I will buy aquarium sand instead
I was thinking bout using that coal for my 125 gallon tank that will b set up soon but I will buy aquarium sand instead