Any Black Sand-like Substrates Out There?

[Neal]

Does anyone know a black sand-like substrate that is easy to get hold of an suitable for an aquarium? It's going to have a few plants in but not many so it doesn't need to be that good for plants. I don't want it to be sharp and it has to be quite fine too.
Thanks in advance,
Neal

 

[Luke_e]

http/www.aquatics-online.co.uk/addtobask...tp=535&rets=185

 

[Neal]

How big of a bag would 20lb be? would it be enough to fill it 20gallon with quite a thick layer of sand?
Also, would it be possible to get in a shop as I know my mam probably wouldn't order it online, and it will probably cost more in delivery than the sand itself.
Thanks,
Neal

 

[riverman444]

Seachem Onyx Sand is good

 

[Luke_e]

How big of a bag would 20lb be? would it be enough to fill it 20gallon with quite a thick layer of sand?
Also, would it be possible to get in a shop as I know my mam probably wouldn't order it online, and it will probably cost more in delivery than the sand itself.
Thanks,
Neal

Not sure mate, wouldnt know.. you could ask you're LFS if they could order you some in, not sure of any big chain shops that sell it though.
Good look getting it, post if you get it or not, and pics too .

 

[Torrean]

tahitian moon sand is the only thing that comes to mind...hmm there is something else...just can't think of it. found it...black quartz

 

[Neal]

I think I should be able to find tahaitan moon sand, i'll go to 2 major petshops and my local lfs's. Thanks for all your help guys, much appreciated!
Neal

 

[Luke_e]

Good look Neal, keep us up to date if you get some, glad i could help.
Phone you're LFS' up so you dont have a wasted journey lol, although i'd give anything for an excuse to have a nosey around my LFS' lol.