Mekaeel
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howzit crew.was wondering if can use silca sand for a DSB and the seed it with some live sand and LR?was thinking 8cm of silca and about 5-7cm of live sand.any suggestions?
There was a debate in another forum that silica sand might leach silicates into the water....I think
IMO as long as the grain size is correct you can use whatever you want (silica, crushed coral, aragonite, sea sand)
I think the claims made for aragonite (in terms of buffering) are over-rated, but if you think it looks good go for it. I would use aragonite in main display for appearance purposes only, but would not waste my money using it as a DSB substrate.
Clinton
this is the sand im going for.from the beachIs the fine white sand you get on beaches suitable?
The general measure is sugar grain size, as for the sea sand i can't answer as i have never used it but have heard of folk that have and not had any hassels.What is the correct grain size for a DSB?
How do you measure it practically?
Is the fine white sand you get on beaches suitable?