Home; Guide; Product Reviews; Miscellaneous; Press ESC to close. I got my PFS at Ace Hardware. Pool filter sand has zero nutrients. Member. Just picked up a reef capable led from the 225 part out sale and I really like the light. which comes in a standard white colour. Pool Filter Sand vs Aquarium Sands. 10 years ago. Aquarium sand, pool filter sand, or play sand & why? I've been told that Pool sand is acceptable to use in a fw tank, but I wanted to double check that before I buy some. Can you use pool filter sand for saltwater aquariums? Because play sand, also known as sandbox sand, is less expensive than pool sand, pool owners are often tempted to try using it in the pool filter. Features & Benefits EFFICIENT. Pool supply places will have filter sand, but make sure you buy the old style sand. Pool Sand Filters. There’s a variety of specialty and generic sand products available online and in stores, and each type of product has its ups and downsides when used as an aquarium substrate. My only real reason for asking is the difference in price. Tue May 08, 2012 2:34 am. This helps to keep these particles from entering the pool water. But, if you leave it in. Carib Sea ACS05840 Super Naturals Crystal River Sand for Aquarium, 5-Pound 4.6 out of 5 stars 178. As far as sand I like pool sand, good structure, rounded, few sharp edges, generally cheap. The good thing about this sand that its grains are quite large (0,018-0,022 inch or 0,45-0,55mm) and it is less likely to have an issue with hydrogen sulphide gas. In spite of the sort of filter, the filter needs to be cleaned occasionally. Is this pool filter sand aquarium safe? But what struck me by surprise is that they were all being filtered by large sand filters that looked like pool filters and a giant protein skimmer. It works with a range of commercial and residential filter models. The grains have prickly edges and act like needles that lance particles that are at least 20 microns. The easiest means to actually know whether you filter should be changed is by analyzing the pressure. Let’s briefly compare pool filter sand to these other products. (basically you inflate the top ring and then fill it with water and the pool sides rise. The market is filled up with a variety of pool sand, but the best pool sand that suits your needs can be a bit difficult to find. Sand clouds your aquarium’s water when not properly cleaned; It can damage your aquarium’s filter impeller; Wrapping Up. These work by pulling water in from the skimmer and pushing it through a tank full of sand. Jul 26, 2017 #2 trevormass7 Well-Known Member View Badges. There are many reasons, but the most obvious one is – non-toxicity. The color and shimmer is really nice. Using a shop compressor is a no-no on aquariums. On 11/02/2017 10/06/2019 by alexander. 99. Intex Deluxe Wall Mount Surface Skimmer 4.5 out of 5 stars 6,265. 2 offers from CDN$57.18. Specialty Sand. It has uniformly-sized particles with a nice grain size, and it’s light enough for water to filter through it, meaning you won’t need to clean it as often as other sand types. It is also really easy to plant plants in the sand. 19. Archived. Pool Filter Sand. Blasting sand, Aqua soil, eco complete.. as well. Any advice on this and should I add 1 bag of live sand to the pool sand? You can choose between play, blasting, and silica pool sand for your aquarium. Add this pool filtration sand from Bomix to your pools' sand filter to keep water clean and clear. Sand filters are good for large pools. CDN$9.65. Why did you choose the one you have now? Many swimming pool filters use sand to trap unwanted debris and keep it out of the pool water. The filter is not huge it is actually relatively small because it was made for a inflatable pool. It contains no fine particles and has great filtration capacity. Pool Filter Sand: Pool filter sand is an inexpensive, great looking, and overall maintenance free sand for your aquarium. CDN$44.67. QUIKRETE® Pool Filter Sand (No. Trying to keep the budget down on my setup and was thinking about buying pool filter sand instead of live sand. Play sand is by far the most common type of sand that ends up in most fishkeepers' tanks. Thanks, I did find the HTH brand online, just have too look for it locally... Re: white Pool Filter sand. I had the tank setup with goldfish and was using pool filter sand for the substrate. Posted by 1 year ago. Popular with Discus keepers. 41. Some pool filter sand new to the market has additives which may not be good for fish. Pool filter sand. Water Cleaner Filter Pump,Water Cleaner Filter Pump for Pool,Filter System Tool Filter Electric for 300 GPH Above Ground Pools Pools Cleaning Swimming Hot Tub Garden,White price CDN$ 33. In the link attached, is this an okay sand to buy? Back to the subject, there are no chemicals in it its just an intake and an outtake with a filter inside of the canister. These sands are not as uniform in size or the right size to allow enough space between grains of sand for oxygen to get to the whole sand bed (it isn’t what they are designed for at all). The gradation can vary based upon region. Help/Advice. I read saying to make sure there are no chemicals infused in the sand. Safe and nicely colored (whiter). Aqua Quartz PFS. Pool Sand—Used in filtration systems, pool sand is a pale-colored natural product that’s been cleaned and sifted to a uniform size. Pool sand is a very effective filter, but it's also a bit pricey. 2, plants have a really hard time rooting in such a fine substrate like sand(low depth, fine substrate=floating plants). Close. 32 seconds ago 0. 1153) is designed for use in pool filters and has a typical predominant size range of #20 to #40, or 0.85 to 0.425 mm. (#20 means that your sand can fall through a mesh made from 20 wires per inch) - think finer than typical aquarium gravel, but coarser than regular sand - that's ideal. The gradation can vary based upon region. A pic and details of the internals of the filter would help in determining if it could/should be used on an aquarium. Play sand is inexpensive and comes in several colors and textures for an attractive tank. You can find some of the best deals on Pool Filter Sand at Amazon.com. Types of Aquarium Sand Play Sand. As the aquarium industry expands every year, dozens of specialty aquarium sands have sprouted up. I went to Leslie's Pool Supply and picked up some 20 grade pool filter sand that has a warning on the back that it contains crystalline silica that can cause respiratory problems if you inhale it. I posted the question the other day what was best for catfish and my filter gravel, sand, or glass marbles and obviously arrived at the conclusion that sand was really the only option with catfish. Can I use a standard canister pool filter for an aquarium. Aquarium sand vs. pool filter sand vs. play sand vs. other sand? Sand for a substrate in a tank looks great and cichlids seem to like it, so I figured I would try it out. 10 years ago. I’ve seen lots of positive things about using it, as it is cheaper, looks better, and is easier to clean. Some aquarium plants get most of their nutrients out of the water - anubias for example some plants feed heavily from their roots - most swords. For the smarter-than-average, good-looking, patient aquarium keeper 3 inches (7.6 cm) of pool sand can be a marvelous multi-decade filter/ highly enriched substrate. Pool Filter Sand . #9. Play sand and pool sand are not the same, however, and are not interchangeable. 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