Substrate question... SAND

[limpert]

Hello, i was wondering if anyone knew where to find tan or black blasting sand. I currently have leslies PFS although i'm considering switching to something a little darker.


I figure any thread is useless without pics so below are some of my current setup:

http://i55.tinypic.com/23moe8n.jpg
http://i52.tinypic.com/33w8d8z.jpg
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[zoohouse]

If you call around to some of the rental places you can find blasting sand relatively easily. There was a member on here from ft.worth that worked somewhere that sold the black blasting sand, he posted on a couple threads about black moon sand or tahitian moon sand. Might try a forum search to find him. I have been thinking about changing my tangs over to black sand also to try to darken my calvus up.

[Joe Reborn]

I would not sure blasting sand. Most of them have Metal in the sand and that metal (Iron) will eventual Rust. There is a Guy that is looking to do a Group Buy on Black Color Quartz. Its digger friendly (nothing sharp in it, no metal) and its pretty cheap, Cheaper than Black Tahitian Moon Sand. i mix the stuff with pool filter sand and i love it. Here is a pic to give you an idea.
PFS and Estes Perma Color Quartz BC Med.
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh244/JoeDaddy85/Mobas/FTS210L.jpg
This is just Black Perma Color Quartz.
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh244/JoeDaddy85/Fishy%20Stuff/DSC01473.jpg

[xrickyhoangx]

I know that the grapevine petco, and getting rid of there gravel bag and starting to sell sand, i did notice a few bags of black sand there, i didnt look at the price though, which i would say its going to be expensive since its petco. but they did have it. goodluck

[ANBU]

agree with Ricky petco are selling black sand theres a small bag and a large bag i forgot the price, the small one is $4.99 tho.

[xrickyhoangx]

yea and i believe most of there gravel are on sell, i did notice some of there 25lb of gravel were going at $3 a bag, they are suppose to get rid of most of them apparently and start putting sand, according to a employee there.

[limpert]

Nice, i'll have to check that store out. I wonder how much i would need for a decent salt and pepper look. I have about 40-45 lbs right now, so my intention would be to first remove some white sand before adding the black. :confuzeld:

[xrickyhoangx]

petcity in garland, has african cichlid sand (black and white mixed) for i think $25 for 20lb. u can always call and check.