What Kind Of Sand?

[leighann]

now that i know bettas work fine with sand what kind should i use?

 

[vancouver]

pool filter sand is the best if you ask me.. barely needs rinsed.

 

[Squid]

I used the playsand from argos. £2.49 for 15kg, didn't take long to rinse either.

Bargain.

Squid

 

[vancouver]

play sand I bought took hours to rinse.. and it compacted under water.. was a total fiasco for me

 

[Squid]

play sand I bought took hours to rinse.. and it compacted under water.. was a total fiasco for me

This was quality British Sand..

Just kidding chap. It's a fair comment, and I guess my suggestion only relates to the specific playsand that i have used, as this is the extent of my experience.

Cheers
Squid.

 

[Jaded12]

I use play sand, and this larger grained sand from agway (don't remember the name) both have worked well for me!

 

[davidnso]

i wanna try out sand, it looks so much better than blue gravel (what i have) in my opinion =D

 

[leddy]

You could just try one from your lfs!

 

[Squid]

You could just try one from your lfs!

You could.. if you want to spend loads more for no reason. Rip off

Playsand is not sharp and is non-toxic.. its safe for kids & fish!

Squid

 

[Glod]

On the bright side, cleaning enough for a 5 gallon really doesn't take long whichever sand you go for

I'd say try and run your hand through it before you buy it, if it feels rough, skip it for some that is smooth.