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djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	Is estes'sand just for saltwater tanks? Or can it be used in freshwater tanks? I'm setting up an apisto tank and I wanted some sand.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	If you want sand you have many options. If you want regular light colored sand, just use regular pool sand or playground sand. Just make sure to clean it like crazy first. If you want something darker that may help darken up your apistos color, there's tahitian moon sand (which I like very much ) It's up to you, but stay away from any sand made of aragonite or crushed coral - this will raise the PH and KH of your water to high levels, which isn't a good thing for soft water apistos. *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
Piscesgirl Mega Fish Posts: 1305 Kudos: 892 Votes: 0 Registered: 30-Mar-2003	I tried both Estes black sand and Estes normal colored sand, and neither affected ph at all (and I have extremely soft water).
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	Oh great! I'm in the same situation. Thanks alot.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26


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