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Black sand. Does anyone have pics ?
I read that you can see the detrius on the black sand more. Is this true ? I'm considering going with the black sand for my new tank.
thanks alot asherah |
Psyire has black sand in his 180g. Check it out:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...d.php?t=37150& |
I wouldn't say detritus, but instead bits and pieces of the rocks themselves that fall off and collect on the sand.
Of course it all dosen't matter when you have 1000+ baby cerith snails living in it. These little shells are everywhere... especially at night. (they cover the sand in a sea of white) They are starting to get bigger and head up on the rocks now, so it's been interesting to watch. |
Where do you get black sand? It looks great.
Matt |
Caribsea Tahiti Moon Sand
I bought mine at Big Al's |
I really like the look of the black sand. Hard to decide whether to switch to the black or go bare bottom. Anyways looks great.
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I also had black sand at one point, but larger sized granuals. I had sea chem's tidal sand I believe it was called. It looked cleaner overall then white sand, but I found that the larger size wasn't as attractive as say the sugar sand variety.
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I've got black in my 33Gal.
It look's great if you have the time to maintain it. Otherwise you end up with little white bits all over it. |
The other week I dropped my nimble cleaner into my black sand and it picked a bunch up-magnetic like. This must mean that there is iron in it. Is that going to pose any problems?
I dont have much in the tank at this moment, a couple snails, hermits, and sexy shrimp. I put some mushrooms and anthelia(sp) in and the mushrooms have been fine, but the anthelia hasnt flourished like it usually does. The lighting might be a bit strong... 70w 14k MH and 28w PC 50-50 for a 7G bowfront. Nate |
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