Substrate

[Manzu]

Hi everyone. I'm new here and i hlave one question for skilled fishkeepers.
I want some cheap black substrate. Can i use resin aggregate in fish tank? Is this fish safe?https://resinbondedaggregates.com/p...8tZFy7q7AatAUcsY_A6iJym5k4FhM3-xoCABMQAvD_BwE

Many thanks

 

[JxsPxxle]

Hi everyone. I'm new here and i hlave one question for skilled fishkeepers.
I want some cheap black substrate. Can i use resin aggregate in fish tank? Is this fish safe?https://resinbondedaggregates.com/p...8tZFy7q7AatAUcsY_A6iJym5k4FhM3-xoCABMQAvD_BwE

Many thanks

Looking at it, just like any gravel it looks like it would be safe for use with fish, just make sure you thoroughly wash it several times before adding it to your tank.

 

[Manzu]

I'm using tropica soil or Ada amazonia in my fish tanks. But now i will need a lot for my new 7ft tank,so i'm looking for something cheap for top layer. I'll give it try in small tank first.
Thanks for reply.

 

[JxsPxxle]

I'm using tropica soil or Ada amazonia in my fish tanks. But now i will need a lot for my new 7ft tank,so i'm looking for something cheap for top layer. I'll give it try in small tank first.
Thanks for reply.

Good luck!

 

[utahfish]

Black blasting sand is about 7$ for 50lbs, is inert, requires minimal rinsing.

 

[Manzu]

Thanks for reply. But this stuff and price is in US. Price here in UK is nearly triple ;-)

 

[Byron]

No one has asked what fish you intend, and that is critical here. The description of this black aggregate is that it is "angular" so it is probably best avoided especially if you inteend any substrate fish (corydoras, loaches, plecos) or fish that feed from the substrate like cichlids.

Blastinbg sand is not safee for the same reasons; it is purposefully left rough to help it bind or "blast."

Play Sand is your safest option, and it is the least expensive. I have this on its own in all my tanks. It is the most refined industrial sand, completely safe for all fish, provides a good substrate for plants and bacteria, and looks natural.

 

[Manzu]

I had the play sand in one of my tanks. It look so compact for me. I want something like Unipac Sansibar or similar 1-3mm train.
About fish... Cca 15 angelfish,some pleco and cory and large school (cca 200) of tetras - neon or cardinal.
And heavy planted.