Stoney River White Aquatic Sand Freshwater and Marine Aquariums, 5-Pound Bag
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It's wet sand because it's alive with good bacteria.
I believe you could probably find finer sand, not that this sand is bad, but it is salty, whereas you require sugary sand.
It's what I use with my goldfish, and it's great. It is non-toxic and has no effect on the chemistry of your water.
Yes, it is possible. It's biologically active "live" sand that gets along swimmingly with live plants!
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I finally figured out what was causing the cloudy, sand-covered aquarium items after putting this sand in tanks twice. To begin, fill a bucket halfway with clean water and rinse your water. I put mine in a 5 gallon bucket on my porch, filling it halfway with water from my water hose after putting the sand in. Several times a day, I swirl the water with my hand to get as much debris as possible to the top. I do this for two days, then drain the water, rinse once more, and drain the water once more. I start with an empty aquarium and dump a handful or more of sand into it at a time, smoothing it out as level as I can. After that, I lay out a piece of regular tin foil. Cover the sand completely, then slowly pour in the water, a gallon jug at a time, being careful not to disturb the protective layer of foil. When you've gotten the desired amount of water in, slowly pull out the foil, being careful not to disturb the sand. The sand can then be smoothed to your desired shape using the palm of your hand. Clear water and a smooth sandy bottom should be the result. I hope this information is useful to someone. Lorri.
The sand was neat and tidy, with a fine grain - However, it should not be so fine that it is sucked out during water changes by a vacuum. I was careful to wash the sand before using it, but the water was nearly clear during the process. As stated on the bag, I believe it is probably safe to use without washing. br>br>I like how the sand is coarse enough that no air pockets appear to form (air pockets can lead to toxic gas buildup). br>br>There was a little too much for a 3 gallon tank; I only used about a fourth of the bag to cover a 1 sqft surface with about an inch of sand. br>The sand is also a nice natural white, which makes for an attractive aquarium. This is something I would strongly recommend to anyone who is scaping a small to medium-sized tank.
UPDATE: In the aquarium, it was necessary to relocate some decorations and plants. The water has returned to its previous state of whiteness and cloudiness. On sponge filters, there was even a white substance. This will be removed soon and a new sand company will be hired. br>I covered the bottom of a Fluval Flex 9 aquarium to about 1/2 inch with a 5 pound bag. The sand has a nice grain size and is extremely white, but it is extremely dusty. The photo of the empty bag demonstrates how much white dust was on the bag's inside. Before you put this sand in the aquarium, make sure to thoroughly rinse it. The first few times I rinsed it, a chalky white foam rose from the sand, followed by floaters and cloudy water that lingered for a long time. Even after a thorough rinsing (do not scrub the sand, just gently fold it), the water in my aquarium remained slightly cloudy for a few days. It's only now that things are starting to get better. It's also stuck to the bottom of my Marimo balls. Because sand has a rough texture, wear waterproof gloves when handling it. My unidentified snail, on the other hand, glides effortlessly across the sand. It looks great in the aquarium, but make sure to thoroughly clean it before using.
This was my first time using a sand substrate in any of my aquariums; the sand did not appear to produce much dust when rinsed, but my tank is cloudy (day 3) and sand starts floating whenever I move a plant. The sand is beautiful, but it has torn the fins of my betta. For the time being, I've covered the sand with gravel to keep him away from it, but adding gravel defeats the purpose of having sand. Use with caution if you have betta fish. Next time, I'll look for sand with a much finer grain size. br>(The last two images of my betta show that his fins were fine on day two, but they are now shredding on day three. ).
I'm so glad I took the chance! The sand appears to be cleaner and more natural. It's also easier to clean because most waste accumulates on the surface rather than sinking deep into the cracks between the rocks. I gently stir the top layers of the sand periodically to avoid any gas pockets, but this hasn't been an issue yet. br>br>The Estes sand was recommended by a friend. To keep the tank from becoming cloudy, you must follow the instructions and thoroughly wash the sand. I emptied the contents into a bucket and rinsed it several times more. Much of the sand floated when I first put it in the aquarium, and the water was still slightly cloudy. I was nervous at first, but after a few hours, everything had calmed down and I've had no problems since. br>br>My goldfish appears to be much happier, digging and siphoning the sand; I use sinking pellets, which he easily eats and spits out the sand. With sand, he seems to be a lot happier.
particularly after reading what it ought to be. This stuff floated for a long time, not all of it, but enough to make my tank look like snow: (It was better once everything calmed down, but I still regret buying it. ) I purchased two bags and now have a new, unopened bag that I returned after waiting far too long. I figured that once I'd gotten used to it, I'd like it better, so I waited too long, and now I'm not sure what to do with this other bag of sand UGH.
Oh my! This aquatic sand is fantastic. br>I discovered it on YouTube and highly recommend it. I really like how it looks in my new aquarium. It's very simple. Before placing in the aquarium, there is no need to rinse it. I didn't. There is no debris in the tank, and there is no clouding. Now all I have to do is wait for the Seachem products to finish cycling in the tank before adding fish.
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