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Black Decorative Sand

karawr

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I bought some decorative art sand from an art store to use in my cory fry tanks (c. habrosus). Normally I use play sand but I can't see their little bodies on the sand. I thought black would be good so I can see their white bodies stick out.

However this sand is really weird. I put it in a bucket to rinse, the water stayed clear but the sand almost didn't become wet...? I would move it around and take it out and it would look dry and it clumps up like clay almost.

Is this safe to use?
 
It sounds like 'magic sand' Wiki page; it says it's safe for potted plants, but I don't know about fish.

Edit; according to this site, it's not safe if it is magic sand, so I wouldn't risk it.
 

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