Another Sand Question

[Fintastic!]

I'm wondering how much sand I'll need for a Juwel Rio 180. I bought a 15kg bag from Argos and I'm wondering if it will be enough. I don't have the tank yet but I'm cleaning it (sooo slow) and putting the cleaned sand in a container so I can put it straight in. Thanks.

 

[LucyB]

I am thinkind about getting argos sand for my aquarium aswell. Is it really dark? I wanted quite light sand...

 

[Tizer]

i would say you will need 2, possibly 2.5.

I am thinkind about getting argos sand for my aquarium aswell. Is it really dark? I wanted quite light sand...

click the 5 foot tank link in my sig to see what it looks like, i have it in my tanky. I like it a lot.

 

[Aqua Tom]

I have sand in my rio 180, its argos playsand & i used about 25 kilos but I do like deep substrate.

Buy 2 bags, its dirt cheap & you will need some spare in the future anyway.

 

[Fintastic!]

Thanks for that guys, I'll get another bag. I hope my technique is correct. I'm putting a little in a saucepan and rinsing away what doesn't sink immediately. Over and over. It'll take me weeks but I think it will be worth it. It's nice and light too Lucy.

 

[LucyB]

could you possibly post a picture so I can see how the sand looks? I would really appreciate it if you did

 

[Tizer]

Thanks for that guys, I'll get another bag. I hope my technique is correct. I'm putting a little in a saucepan and rinsing away what doesn't sink immediately. Over and over. It'll take me weeks but I think it will be worth it. It's nice and light too Lucy.

Sounds very long winded, dont have a bucket? Can do half a bag at a time.

 

[Fintastic!]

Argos sand is a light colour.

 

[Aqua Tom]

AquaTom Is argos sand dark? could you possibly post a picture so I can see how the sand looks? I would really appreciate it if you did

It not dark, its, well, sand coloured.

I will try to find & post a pic for you.

 

[Tizer]

like i said lucy

hope that helps! that was my tank on day one although im now pondering a black substrate...argh

 

[Fintastic!]

Good point Tizer.

 

[Fintastic!]

Wow Tizer! I'm well impressed....

 

[LucyB]

Thanks Tizer!!! is it argos sand in your tank? It looks really really good!

 

[Aqua Tom]

Sorry, poor quality camera phone

 

[Tizer]

Thanks Tizer!!! is it argos sand in your tank? It looks really really good!

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