Lake Erie Sand???

OK so I was just thinking this....since I live on Lake Erie....would it be ok to use sand from Lake Erie in my 150??? How about that?

 

I would would say no, JMO. Lake Erie is still not very clean, and you would put that contamination in your tank.

 

Even if I wash it real good and soak its for days.....

 

i qm going to vote no... i wouldnt even drink water or swim in 90% of lake erie let alone have it anywhere near my tank and i live .5 miles from the lake

 

I live in central Ohio and vacation/camp at lake erie,allthough we love the scenery,it is a pretty polluted lake

 

Heck no. I've been around the great lakes and I wouldn't have anything like that in my tank, even after soaking or cleaning.

Heck, I wouldn't do beach sand and it's cleaner to start with.

Just my 2 cents.

It's not worth the headache, go buy some sand. It's cheap. If you have to scrimp on the sand for a 150, wait till you get to the real costs. Do it right the first time. Even if it takes longer. You'll be happier in the long run.

 

lol ok sweet.....I dont have any other costs I have everything I need from my 90 all ready I mean everything.....I just dont wanna go spend $200+ on sand lol

 

heck no! i would never use anything wild in my tanks

 

lol

Nothing wild in a saltwater tank? Most fish are wild caught Same with live rock, and many other critters in the tank.