About Sand

[RONCGIZMO]

I think I found that southdown sand everyone is talking about but it
says "Not suitable for aquarium systems" on it anyone know why? I also found
this site http://www.crabstreetjournal.com/products/substrates/playsand.html
That said it's fine. What's the deal
I want to change out my CC will it be ok?


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[Curtswearing]

Welcome to Reef Frontiers!!!!

I think I found that southdown sand everyone is talking about but it
says "Not suitable for aquarium systems" on it anyone know why?

Because their lawyers are smart. Should there be any type of contamination in a bag, you cannot sue them if you use it in a tank and your tank crashes.

I want to change out my CC will it be ok?

Probably. Just about everyone who has used it has had no problems whatsoever. I won't say absolutely not because there are a few cases where people had to rip their tank down and start over during their cycle period.

 

[RONCGIZMO]

Thanks, but I do know any time you make a change that big you might re-cycle
so some of who had issues with it might have been going into a cycle period
at least I hope..I'll try it and see. BTW are you sure they are not not alien ****ies???

 

[Curtswearing]

Thanks, but I do know any time you make a change that big you might re-cycle
so some of who had issues with it might have been going into a cycle period
at least I hope..I'll try it and see. BTW are you sure they are not not alien ****ies???

I'm quite positive. Here's an even closer picture of O.s. eyes.

 

[RONCGIZMO]

WOW! that's a great shot