Reptile Sand In Aquarium

[dixaisy930]

I'd like to use sand for my two new betta tanks, but I don't want to use playsand and I'm having troulbe finding sand (like the Taihitan Moon Sand). Would reptile sand be ok to use? Will it raise the pH too high? I noticed alot of them are colored. Would the color seap into the water?

 

[thegnu]

look for silica sand its safe. ive got sand in my breeding tanks and its a nuisance to keep clean

 

[dixaisy930]

I've had sand before, but I actually prefer it to gravel. And I plan on having dwarf cories or a ADF in there as well, so I figure that would be easier on their stomachs.

 

[fishboy619]

argos play sand is only £2.49 for a 15kg bag. it does the job perfectly.

 

[dixaisy930]

Yeah, I've used it before and didn't really care for the look of it.

 

[Davey Jones]

Yeah, I've used it before and didn't really care for the look of it.

Play sand looks diferent from diferent shops, I checked out B&Q's and it was a horible grey colour, i had to go to a few garden centres untill i found the right one for me

 

[Torrean]

try pool filter sand or all purpose sand.

I wouldn't use the reptile sand unless I contacted the manufacturer. For quick reference check the writing on the bag and see if it says "not for use in aquarium" It's not a sure thing that it's safe if it doesn't say that but it is a sure thing that it's not if it does =)

 

[three-fingers]

Depends on the type of reptile sand, reptile sand frequently has additives like calcium to help the reptiles.
So it would play havoc on your water stats.

 

[QuotheRaven]

Pool filter sand? Thats a new one thanks for the info torrean, Thats alot easier for me to locate than aquarium sand or play sand. Only one pet shop sells sand and it's $4.50 for 1 kilo.... and getting play sand is a pain at times.