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#1 jezzabella114

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Posted 20 July 2014 - 03:45 PM

Hi all. I bought some washed playsand from bunnings today and would like to see it in a set up aquarium if anyone wants to post some images? :)
I went everywhere trying to find pool filter sand and it was a no-go, so playsand will have to do.

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#2 Bombshocked

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Posted 20 July 2014 - 04:32 PM

even tho it says washed make sure u wash it



#3 malawiman85

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Posted 20 July 2014 - 05:25 PM

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Playsand is ideal for Geo's

 

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Close up of Playsand

 

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Play sand mixed with natural gravel... Not for everyone but I like it.

 

River sand is nice with a more natural colour that has an inconsistent grain size. Play sand will give a snow white, very consistent fine grain look. Neither is really better, just depends what look you are going for. As shown above some species prefer sifting through the finer play sand substrate rather than the courser river sand.

 

Bought the last lot from Masters, they call it kids sand. I give it a couple of rinses before adding it to the tank but its not essential


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#4 Fox

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Posted 20 July 2014 - 05:29 PM

I use the play sand from bunnings, I don't wash it even though I should.
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#5 smirq

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Posted 20 July 2014 - 08:46 PM

Sand is great for catfish whiskers, but not the best for plants. In my current build I created zones for sand and gravel.

 

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#6 jezzabella114

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Posted 21 July 2014 - 08:33 PM

Yeah planning on washing it in a pillowcase in my bath tub.
The sand looks alot whiter than expected - thanks for taking the time to share :)

#7 malawiman85

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Posted 21 July 2014 - 09:47 PM

It will discolour as algae and what not starts growing on it, same as any sand/substrate




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