Matt B Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Has anyone used basic horticulture sand in an aquarium? I was at our local hardware/garden center and noticed it for sale, It looks like the perfect size for a little 3.7 gal that I want to set up. đ¤ I think I'm going to try it, and see what happens. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 I'd imagine it'd be fine as long as there are no additives. Let us know how it goes - may be interesting to use down the road! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 I've seen someone use bonsai akadama, but not the sand you've shown. Very interesting! It might be high in silicates or something and kick off a bunch of algae, but only time will tell.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 Made the choice of 'sand', I think of it more of a tiny gravel....When does it start to be considered sand?  . Rinsed it, not bad, just a little dust and some organic material. Put some in the 3.7 and my Triops pool. Looks good to me in the 3.7 and the Triops love it!  Dig Dig Dig. Weird little vernal pool critters. đ I'm already looking forward to trying the other, 'sand'. Slow down man! 𤣠2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 @Matt Bshould be fine as long as it has no ferts or anything added to it. is there any savings compared to normal gravel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 @Theplatymaster I don't know. I did not compare prices. đ¤ I was honestly just looking for a size and color that I liked  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 On 3/7/2023 at 9:42 AM, Matt B said: I was honestly just looking for a size and color that I liked ah, i thought this was some sort of budget thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanked Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 According to Geokansas The difference between sand and gravel is 1mm  đ§Â Gravel begins at 3mm. Who knew!  I like the grain size, It might be a good substitute for PFS. My Indoor Horticultural Sand is obtained by rinsing pea gravel in a kitchen colander. I'd gladly buy a bag. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotope Biologist Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I use that exact sand mixed with pool filter sand! Love the grain size reminds me of the ACO sand from back in the day. I bought 4 bags on sale was like $12. Not bad price. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expectorating_Aubergine Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I've used it. It's just smaller gravel. If you're using a lot, get it from a quarry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 @Expectorating_Aubergine No quarrys here. . Only used half the bag for a 3.7 gal cube and a handfull for a Vernal Pool tray with Triops in it. I think I need a finer grain 'sand' in a small bowl for them to lay their eggs. đ¤Â It's an on going experiment . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotope Biologist Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Wow triops is a trip down memory lane. Had that kit you get from walmart. Mine never lived longer than like 8 weeks. And my mom despised the âcreepy water cockroachesâ so that was just a one time experiment đ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 @Biotope Biologist  Reliving my childhood! When you see the box the kit comes in, you can understand why I've been told, "Those are obviously marketed for kids" ...What? It says for years 8+ . I'm way + 8..... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 The Triops seem to like the size of the sand and being in a tank rather than a tupperware tray. Strange little crustaceans, they eat carrots and fish pellets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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