kingcasper Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Im after some White Sand and im told to go to bunnings and grab some play sand.. But will the sand have any negative effect on my fish ? what steps can i do to ensure my fish remain alive and healthy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 You should boil it to sterilise it & rinse it to get rid of any sediment, should be fine after that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the German Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Most builders yards have snow white sand and it's cheap as chips ..just wash it well and away you go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcasper Posted December 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 oh okay great i was concerned because i thought sand might naturally contain something that would effect the water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noddy Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 From previous discussions on here it may have some buffering benefits for African tanks but others that use it will have more of an idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcasper Posted December 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 ive only got oscars and silver sharks atm.. guess itll be fine than Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasquee Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 I have the bunnings play sand in my 6ft, it is nice but super fine. Every time one of my cats bear their tails it kicks up a huge amount of sand that goes everywhere. That and I have a picture that goes in circles in the middle of the tank so there's a big hole down to the glass haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__CAV__ Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 like the german said try a landscaping yard first, half the time you'll find it cheaper and the sand tends also to be a bit cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2 Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 If getting sand from landscaper or gravel supplier make sure it's not treated cause it will mess your fish up big time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
