Is Dyed Play Sand Safe To Use In My Tank?

[KCB]

Here is a link to the play sand I would like: http://www.specialneedstoys.com/uk/2270-coloured-play-sand.html.

I was going for the orange colour as I'm creating an Arizona-esque design. Is the dyed sand safe for use in my tank?

 

[KCB]

Bump.

 

[DrRob]

At a guess, no. It would depend a lot on what they dyed it with, but most died substrates tend to gradually rub off their colour over time.

 

[raptorrex]

At a guess, no. It would depend a lot on what they dyed it with, but most died substrates tend to gradually rub off their colour over time.

+1, oops lol.
i was thinking just that.
there must be some safe colouring about.
as there is so much coloured gavel about.
but which ones are safe?

 

[KCB]

Thank you Dr! I bought some aquarium sand today, it's not quite as orange as the one I wanted but at least it won't kill my fish .

 

[raptorrex]

Thank you Dr! I bought some aquarium sand today, it's not quite as orange as the one I wanted but at least it won't kill my fish .

ahh, you've bought it now.
take a look a "filter sand" (swimming pool). lots of colours and fine for a substrate.

 

[KCB]

Ah thank you for the tip, unfortunately the sand is already in the tank and was such a pain I don't think I'll be changing it anytime soon lol. Maybe another time when I work up the courage!