Hennessy Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Hey guys, Whats the "WHITEST" fine gravel (or large-grain sand) you can get that doesn't affect PH (or buffers it to neutral). I don't want super fine sand as it gets sucked up by my gravel pump. Whatever you suggest, do you know where I can get some in Brisbane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frinkie Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 I know there is something called "heavy sand" and its still white as but won't get sucked up when you gravel vac - i have no idea where to get it though (and was considering putting up a thread similar to yours!) Am very interested to hear what other members think thanks for posting the thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennessy Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Perhaps sand is going to have to be it, as some research I did today would indicate that silica is the only fine white substrate that wont affect PH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regani Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 There is a very fine white sand that you can get at many landscaping places, it usually comes from North Stradbroke. it is quartz, so doesn't affect ph. you may have to look around as not all places acrry it all the time. I usually get mine from Redback Landscaping Redback Garden Centre - home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monty Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 And that would be fine to use in a Cichlid tank? Whats it actually called, and do you have to treat it or anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monty Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Redback Garden Centre - products Hang on, got it. Is this the one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frinkie Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I think the idea is to steer clear of the fine stuff as it would get sucked up when you gravel vac... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugget2107 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 i prefer a very thin layer and let the fish shift it around,no gravel vaccing,but thats in my breeding setups,no good for display unless your only using rocks.bunnings play sand 20kgs $9.80 white as....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holden1862 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I think the idea is just to suck some on the sand up when doing water changes, than just put it back in once rinsed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndicate Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 ive only ever seen really fine sand in pure white ..personally i use black sand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennessy Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 I'll try some landscaping shops in my area..... Otherwise I wonder if that play sand at bunnings is safe to use. Thanx all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frinkie Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 play sand at bunnings is fine, but you'll need to put aside a few hours cleaning it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
