im gonna use play sand.

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  1. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    im gonna use play sand in my 55 gallon aquarium when i get it. i think it will only increase my diatom bloom from what i have researched. does anyone have any first hand experience? ive looked around and it seems some have used it long term with no ill affects.
     
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  2. markie360

    markie360 Astrea Snail

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    I wouldnt try it if i where you but good luck
     
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  3. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Just get some oolite or araganite.
     
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    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    +1 with bluewater.
     
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  5. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    dont have the money to get the araganite. researched the paly sand and it seemed like it would work. i doubt oolite or araganite is gonna be 3.53 dollars for 40 lbs either.
     
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    WhiskyTango Eyelash Blennie

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    Well if it doesn't work, you'll know it. But good luck, keep us posted.
     
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  7. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    yea from what ive heard it just keeps the diatom bloom goiung for a while onger because of the silicates. idk if oceanparadise is on here lately but this is what he used in his tank.
     
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  8. dumbderk

    dumbderk Purple Spiny Lobster

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    If I were you I would not use play sand, Lots of the times playsand contain lots of metals that would kill saltwater fish including copper, zinc, iron etc.
     
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  9. ontop27

    ontop27 Ritteri Anemone

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    I forget who, but theres atleast two people on here with large tanks (greater then 55) and they swear buy it and said they had no blooms. Theres just something you have to look out for in the sand you purchase. Maybe theyll chyme in
     
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  10. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I think you are really risking it, nothing in this hobby is cheap. I don't know anyone who used silicate based sand on this site. Some people have said they used "play" sand but it was actually carbonate based. Really though, why risk it for $20?
     
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