sand substrate

[koiman61]

Looking for a sand for my tank and no one in my area sells white sand #20 silica , has anyone used National Geographic sand from Petsmart? Or any other suggestions.

Mark

[Dam777]

Try the link below

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJ5GXSK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[ScottW]

If you have an ace hardware buy you, you can pick up a 50lb bag for $13.

[gators111]

I got my father some NG black sand from Petsmart around Xmas. It looks good and was easy to clean, but it is fine grit. It easily gets sucked up when he vacuums his tank. I'd go with pool filter sand from home depot or a pool store.

[koiman61]

They have it there but only in a tan color was hoping for white, but if i cant find white will have to go with that

[koiman61]

I have looked at the Aquaquartz from amazon but was hoping to find something expensive

[Ryan925]

I have looked at the Aquaquartz from amazon but was hoping to find something expensive

The ace hardware stuff is more white than tan. That's where I got mine. Comes in a clear bag so that you can see it

[Clawhammer]

Buy the sand from that link (aquaquartz), it will payoff in the long run. Anything with less mass will siphon up along with heavy discus poop. Some things are worth cutting corners, substrate is not one of them.

[ScottW]

Here is the sand from Ace Hardware. Its #20 silica white sand and only $12 and change

[Neptune]

I'm going to be using the stuff off Amazon in my new tank.