pool filtered sand

[twofronts]

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whey westpark, i would burn 3 bucks getting there, there is an leslee on 1960 and ella on northside of town. I may visit them this evening or tomorrow. buy yea it would add up, i thnk two bags will do it for my 125. How much are you guys using per 125 standard 6 footer?

thx.

[New-Fish]

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 oops, did i just sound like an idiot or what?    i thought it was a way to measure the quality of the sand...

PFS= pool filter sand  :wink:  got it.

Aty

[TaTeR ToT]

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i only used 2 bags, 100lbs and i have a 2.5" layer from that amount. so 2 bags will do u fine, imo.

[Zulaab]

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I used a 1.5 bags in a 48x18 bottom tank (75) and I was happy.. about to use 2 bags for a 48x18 (110) because I really want a deep bottom for my shellies who loves to dig

[FishBlock]

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how well dose the sand do for planted tanks? I'm planing on starting a low light planted  tank

[TaTeR ToT]

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its ok :?  i wouldnt really say it is a particularly good plant substrate. but for like low light hardy ferns, ie; java ferns, and java moss, also maybe like, someither hardy plants. but the main thing is, is that its not a really nutrient rich substrate.

[twofronts]

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any trophs guys out there with sand bottoms tanks. I sawa eartheaters tank with an 50/50 light band it looks pretty good. I dont care for the dull brown look. I light the lighter look.

[fishlady]

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i'm not a guy but i have trophs in pool filter sand....they love it....they can sift thru it without hurting their mouths....and i assure you they do move it around alot.....but it is very clean looking....i like it alot

[CichlidFan]

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The dubs I have in my tank are swimming on PFS, and they dont' seem to mind moving it around at all. It is clean too for the most part, right from the bag.

CF

[twofronts]

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sorry, no offense i meant guys/ and gals.

strongly considering converting over to sand. My blue rainbows just seem as if they would show up so much lighter and nicer over the pfs. The color up now but more so under the light. yea im switching over tomorrow, not sure i want the task of taking the gravel out and swapping but what the heck.

[fishlady]

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.........know what you mean.....good luck....show pics when your done of the before and after ....that would be nice.....

[twofronts]

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update:

PFS has been added and i was truely amazed at how while i was cleaning it, the water that was overflowing was so clean and sand free. Hardly any clouding of the water, the tank was actually clear by the next morning. I did run the emp 400 but the tank was merely cloudy from removing the rocks that where in there.


Far as teh fish whoooow Babyy, the blue rainbows look awesome. I would snap and pic but they are so busy doing the shimmy shimmy yaa, and going from one side to the other they hardly ever be still. Their color is truely amazing, so amazing i was able to tell I have an Kalambo that has been mixed in with my group. That sand really brings out the color, then its crazy cheap.

thanks for all the good response and encouragement to switch over, I am sure glad i did.

In the mean time i will try and get some pics going, my poor camera skills wont due them any justice though so i must warn you ahead of time.

[CichlidFan]

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There is one negative point that should be considered when thinking of using sand, and that is the good chance of it ending up in your filtration system.

The stronger filter you have, the more sand you will end up cleaning out of your cans....

CF

[mahoro]

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cut a piece of sponge and fit it over the intake, problem solved...

[twofronts]

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yea i know but it cant be any worse than beach play sand. that stuff bites.

im loving this pfs every min, the trophs look awesome.