It will be freshwater, and at the aquarium store here enough sand for my aquarium would be like $40. I know I can get play sand for like $3 for a 40 lb. bag. Thanks!
2007-09-16 10:54:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
hi there i wdnt use it as i have cold water fish and in the book i have they say that you have to use there sand and gravel as they have nutrients in it that help the fish,too be honest i think its aload of rubbish as i have put stones off the beach in mine and it tells you not too,but they are massive now and well looked after so?i wd drain the sand first to get all the crap out of it too make it cleaner good luck
2007-09-16 11:01:40 · answer #1 · answered by mark g 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
beneficial in case you prefer to kill your fish and different residing issues interior the tank.. this is not any longer something extra then tiny glass beads and could scrape your undesirable fishes gills. As yet another talked approximately, you would be extra constructive off with coastline sand. stay sand offered on the shop extremely is extra constructive nonetheless through fact coastline sand can incorporate desease or parasites extra so then stay sand. additionally different gruesome surprises alongside with risky mites or worms and parasites. sandworms grants a extraordinarily painful chew(got here upon on the seashores), bristle worms suck as they have tiny irritating bristles that stick on your dermis while touched and reason a terrible painful swelling. Saltwater tanks are an costly interest and require consistent maintanece. ultimate to stick with tropicals,gold fish or a betta. in no way use play sand for any residing creature.. this is risky.
2016-10-09 07:36:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont believe play sand will be a problem as long its rinsed thoroughly prior to use.....however I think most play sand is a silica based sand which can scratch a glass tank much easier than most other substrates such as aragonite based sand
2007-09-17 02:16:26 · answer #3 · answered by ed 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best not too as tank sand is perified and these can sometimes effect the fish.Tank sand is cheap and worth getting to be safe.Hope this helps.
2007-09-16 10:58:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Make sure it washed well using hot and cold water. One good thing about using play sand, it''s natural and you don't have to worry about paint coming off.
2007-09-16 14:45:02 · answer #5 · answered by Old_Geezer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It isn't safe since it may be contaminated. I use gravel rocks from the pet store for my freshwater tank.
2007-09-16 11:00:04 · answer #6 · answered by Madison 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use play sand but wash thoroughly :)
2007-09-16 10:59:33 · answer #7 · answered by Chris M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
of course in the ocean and lake fish do so I would think they could in a tank too and plus you save alot of money to use on more important stuff just rinse it first
2007-09-16 11:00:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can thats what i use and i have no problem with it
2007-09-16 11:28:11 · answer #9 · answered by dogie_luvr<3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES I GUESS SO... I DONT C Y NOT
2007-09-16 11:02:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋