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04-08-2008, 02:59 PM
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REEFLVR
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Oklahoma
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colored sand
Can I use some of the crayola colored sand in my tank?
I'm just curious. It is so pretty, but it seems like the color would come off.
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150 Gal tank,30 sump, SWC Skimmer, LR,LS
Coral beauty, Clown fish, 3 pajama cardinals, fire shrimp
Pink and blue spotted goby, YWG, 2 cleaner shrimp,sea apple.
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04-08-2008, 03:04 PM
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This Space For Rent!
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, MO
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I would not use anything like that for a number of reasons.
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04-08-2008, 03:05 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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I don't know about poisining the tank, but I don't think it would look very good,.. they do make some black reef sand though if you are looking for something different.
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04-08-2008, 03:06 PM
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photomod
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Montana
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Depends what it is made of. Most likely its stuff you don't want in your tank.
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04-08-2008, 03:07 PM
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REEFLVR
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Oklahoma
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Okay
I really want to just add some more white sand. I have taken so much out with W/C in the past.
Thanks,
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150 Gal tank,30 sump, SWC Skimmer, LR,LS
Coral beauty, Clown fish, 3 pajama cardinals, fire shrimp
Pink and blue spotted goby, YWG, 2 cleaner shrimp,sea apple.
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04-08-2008, 03:16 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Orange County
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I would definitely steer clear from dyed sand..
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04-08-2008, 04:08 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Portland, Oregon
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No offence but what is "crayola colored sand" ?
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04-08-2008, 04:14 PM
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Ghost of reefers past
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Southern Oregon, Way West of Dimples ;)
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Thats a new one on me
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04-08-2008, 04:32 PM
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photomod
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Montana
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If it's a crushed glass product, then it could possibly work since it's non-reactive. A dyed sand would be a definite no go.
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04-08-2008, 04:40 PM
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Enjoy it now
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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yeah, stay away from dyed sand. They sell black/white or all black sand that looks spectacular and is aragonite.
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04-08-2008, 08:11 PM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DarthOcellaris
yeah, stay away from dyed sand. They sell black/white or all black sand that looks spectacular and is aragonite.
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04-08-2008, 10:26 PM
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DarthOcellaris
yeah, stay away from dyed sand. They sell black/white or all black sand that looks spectacular and is aragonite.
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To the best of my knowledge all aragonite sand is white (same composition as LR)
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05-29-2008, 01:08 PM
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squid
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Kansas
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colored sand
I saw that sand too and thought of the same thing, the only thing that it says on the bag is that it's "non-toxic". Why wouldn't it be good to put in a saltwater tank? Would it kill my clownfish and reef? Just curious. I've found the black sand and they also sell the blue aragonite, would I be safe using that? thanks.
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06-15-2008, 02:33 AM
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Non-Hypocritical
 
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This thread is old but I am bringing it back to life. I saw the Crayola sand in Walmart. Has anybody tried checking it to see what it is? Whether its crushed glass, silica, or what it is?
http://www.n2mgroup.com/products.php
I know Tom was talking about a brand of sand at Walmart and this may be it. Not sure what I will do with a bag if it isn't safe.
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06-15-2008, 03:01 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Orange County
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safe or not. would you really think that would look good in your tank? be honest...
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