Marine Sand

[drufly]

When i getmy new tank i want a complete black substrate. I have settled for seachem black flourite sand for a bottom layer for plants, maybe 1 half inch and then a ordinary black sand for the top.

I have found Caribsea tropical marine sand, Is there a difference in marine sand and odrinary sand or will the marine be ok in a fresh water setup?

 

[drufly]

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[Dorkhedeos]

Geez, you cant just wait for like 20 minutes and expect a reply. It depends on what fish you have in your tank. If you have african cichlids or other fish that like higher ph, you can go ahead and do it. Usually marine sand is aragonite or crushed coral. This stuff buffers and raises the ph

 

[minxfishy]

Dumb ? maybe, but doesnt the marine sand contain salt?

 

[ALW]

doesnt the marine sand contain salt?

Same here

 

[tyyrlym]

I don't believe so. The problem with it is that it'll raise your pH quite a bit.

 

[andywg]

Marine sand does not contain salt. It will contain buffers to keep the pH higher (around 8) so is no use in a tank with south american soft water fish but useful for rift valley cichlids.

 

[three-fingers]

The Caribsea Black Marine Sand is a decorative sand, it is a great way to accent your brightly coloured tropical fish. Can be used in fresh or saltwater. This product will not affect pH. Supplied in a 20lb bag, each bag will cover 12-18 inches of a normal width aquarium.

Found that product description on the web.

From the description, it would be fine for any freshwater tank .

 

[minxfishy]

Marine sand does not contain salt. It will contain buffers to keep the pH higher (around 8) so is no use in a tank with south american soft water fish but useful for rift valley cichlids.

Good to know thanks for clearing that up

 

[Behold]

there is a Caribisea marine sand that is white sand and is safe for tropical fish as its just sand not coral sand....

the black is the same. Double check it but i have used it before and when i thought my high ph was due to it i tested two glasses of tap water with and with out. no change either way.

 

[Ace Of Spades]

there is a Caribisea marine sand that is white sand and is safe for tropical fish as its just sand not coral sand....

the black is the same. Double check it but i have used it before and when i thought my high ph was due to it i tested two glasses of tap water with and with out. no change either way.

Yeah the black sand dosent buffer PH, i have it in my tank upstairs...

 

[drufly]

much appriecated people thanx. Im well on my way to a full setup, Going sand and planted is much dearer than i expected but hay its a look that lasts. I have my new ehiem classic 2215 running along with my current filter, the sand will be coming soon then all i need is plants ooh and the new tank too lol.

Will defo get pics up when its sorted.