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I wanted to get my 10g ready for some fiddler crabs. I was wondering what kind of sand i could use. I've heard of Silica sand. Is it exspensive, good, bad?

I'd suggest playsand, it's cheap, easy to find, and safe for the tank. There is a danger of some types of algae from silica sand, although like everthing there is alot of debate.

Your local hardware, or DIY store should have large bags of playsand for $3-5.

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The play sand would work great, you just have to wash it out several times to get rid of yuckies.

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Rinse the sand as much as you can before putting it in the tank.

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What would i have to do to rinse it out, just run it under water?

Yes, rinse it in a bucket & change the water as much as you can. The water will become yellow & you'll have alot of dust in it, as well.

The more you rinse it, the more clear it will be.


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I got it all figured out in chat. thanks guys, and gals

Hi,
The way to clean any substrate is to put it into
a bucket(preferably plastic) take it outside, and
stick a garden hose into the bucket. Regulate the
water flow so that the bucket overflows and not
too much or the force of the overflowing water will
force the sand, gravel over the sides and onto the
pavement.

Stick your hand into the substrate, and run them
through the substrate to rile it up. The dust
(it clouds the tank) will wash away, as will any
twigs and lighter material.

When the rinse water is clear, then you can quit
and place the substrate in the tank.

Frank


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