play sand

Then shouldn't it not matter for saltwater? Considering many people have bare bottom tanks, and if it were meant for freshwater it shouldn't lower the ph right?

 

I just would like to know if the quickcrete play sand mentioned before is okay to use? I am setting up a 125 and I do not like the prices of sand out there. Its just sand! However, I do want the ph to be stable.

 

so if i use vinegar to pour on the sand do i want it to bubble or not

 

it wont leech into ur water, search the net thats a myth. it can compact if not cleaned regularly, also play sand can and will scratch ur glass/acrylic easier than aragonite. it wont mess ur ph up that much aragonite just keeps it more stable. i use the high desert play sand from the depot and it works great for 4 bucks a 50lb bag.

 

want it to bubble for aragonite

 

I'm currently thinking about adding play sand for my new tank set up and then seeding it with live sand from my current tank.. I went to home depot and found the quickrete play sand but I'm hesitant to use it because it looks filled with little rocks etc. Is this acceptable?