lazy... or is there really a need, to do it weekly... water change schedule...

[Rusty_Shackleford]

I have 2 tanks with this in... seems pretty good

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1PDH9D6?ref_=icdp_ba_mweb_title_pd_bap_m_grid_rp_fod_0_211_gf&clientRefMarker=pd_bap_m_grid_rp_fod_0_211_gf&heartsTeamIdentifier=buyagain&psc=1&heartDisabled=false

No issues with compaction?

 

[anewbie]

I have 2 tanks with this in... seems pretty good

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1PDH9D6?ref_=icdp_ba_mweb_title_pd_bap_m_grid_rp_fod_0_211_gf&clientRefMarker=pd_bap_m_grid_rp_fod_0_211_gf&heartsTeamIdentifier=buyagain&psc=1&heartDisabled=false

The link you provided is specific to your account SO unless you want to give them your password .... however this link might work better:

https//www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1PDH9D6

 

[Rusty_Shackleford]

Thanks for picking up the tab on my new sand. I only needed 200 ibs.

 

[anewbie]

Thanks for picking up the tab on my new sand. I only needed 200 ibs.

4 bags of hth pool filter sand - $60.

 

[Rusty_Shackleford]

4 bags of hth pool filter sand - $60.

50 lbs BDBS $15

 

[anewbie]

50 lbs BDBS $15

So same price but one is inert and fish safe.

 

[Rusty_Shackleford]

So same price but one is inert and fish safe.

They are both Inert. BDBS is just coal slag. It's probably mined 20 miles.from me.
I have not yet heard one instance of BDBS not being fish safe.

 

[anewbie]

They are both Inert. BDBS is just coal slag. It's probably mined 20 miles.from me.
I have not yet heard one instance of BDBS not being fish safe.

a) frequently it is not pure coal slag
b) get an accurate tds pen and measure the water - put the bds in it - wait a week and measure it again - you might be surprise.

anyway do what you wish after all it is your aquarium not mine.

 

[Rusty_Shackleford]

a) frequently it is not pure coal slag
b) get an accurate tds pen and measure the water - put the bds in it - wait a week and measure it again - you might be surprise.

anyway do what you wish after all it is your aquarium not mine.

Have you used it and had issues? Really the only issue I've seen is dust if not rinsed well. Many people swear by it.
I could do PFS, but I dont like how sand looks. Look at every biotope tank ever, it's always sand.