Anyone know what this is???

[brewmaster15]

Received some fish a few times now with blue sand in the bag. I am guessing its either an ammonia absorber or has biological activity for processing ammonia and nitrites. I have received pieces of biofilters before in the bag but this was the first time I received sand. I was wondering if any of you have seen it or know where one can buy it...I am just curious. It seems to work well what ever it is.


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[coralbandit]

Since I am just guessing I'll say zeolite.
I have heard of some shipping with it.

[brewmaster15]

Since I am just guessing I'll say zeolite.
I have heard of some shipping with it.

That was my thought too Tom. the color throws me though. I wonder if they used meth blue as well and the zeolite absorbed it,


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[Charlyc11]

It almost looks like this stuff, pardon my scientific explanation.

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[brewmaster15]

Chuck it does look very similar... I wonder if theres a generic version that has a smaller grain for commercial applications.

[AquaticNerd]

I was also going to guess zeolite - it's used for ammonia absorption. My assumption would be that there is a supplier that carries a smaller grain than I can find online. Either that, or a little percussive persuasion to get them into smaller pieces for shipping.

[Charlyc11]

They also make kitty litter with zeolite I believe.

[CliffsDiscus]

They also make kitty litter with zeolite I believe.

Make sure to buy unscented cat litter.eggs

[Charlyc11]

Make sure to buy unscented cat litter.eggs

And make sure the cat didn't already use it.

[jwcarlson]

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Clinoptilolite is a natural zeolite