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Jennie
08-01-2010, 07:52 AM
Home depot here does not carry pool sand, but have this. it says good for fish bowls but need to confirm this first.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xhf/R-202007298/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Eddie
08-01-2010, 07:57 AM
Home depot here does not carry pool sand, but have this. it says good for fish bowls but need to confirm this first.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xhf/R-202007298/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Yes, that should be fine. No matter if it says rinsed, always rinse the sand well prior to putting it in the tank.

Eddie

Jennie
08-01-2010, 07:59 AM
this should be as heavy as pool sand, do you think?


Yes, that should be fine. No matter if it says rinsed, always rinse the sand well prior to putting it in the tank.

Eddie

Eddie
08-01-2010, 08:03 AM
this should be as heavy as pool sand, do you think?


I pretty sure thats finer than pool filter sand but I'd actually have to see it. :o Do you have an ACES hardware near you?

Eddie

Jennie
08-01-2010, 08:04 AM
do u mean ACE. yes but they are small operations


I pretty sure thats finer than pool filter sand but I'd actually have to see it. :o Do you have an ACES hardware near you?

Eddie

Eddie
08-01-2010, 08:06 AM
do u mean ACE. yes but they are small operations

Yup, thats it, my bad...ACE. They have it for sure.

http://www.acehardwaresuperstore.com/aqua-quartz-pool-filter-sand-50-lbs-p-69631.html?ref=42

Eddie