Thoughts on black sand

[Skimmer Juice]

Personally wold skip it Im not sure if it still contains metal particles . Have heard it does so I always take the risk out and not roll the dice . Although I have used it for a set up early in my reefing journey , before knowing it had or could have metal in the sand . Noticed no deaths while using it had a mantis shrimp in the aquarium , for about 6 months until I moved the shrimp to a larger aquarium . As for now I skipped it when thinking of doing my blue spot jawfish sandbed in black, just to remove that anything that might or could happen risk out for my beloved fish friends

[albert_dao]

It has a ton of magnetic particles, so if you use a magnet cleaner, it's a real hassle.

[mmatt]

Originally Posted by albert_dao

It has a ton of magnetic particles, so if you use a magnet cleaner, it's a real hassle.

Really? That def sounds like a pain. Well def don't want to introduce that stuff into my system. Thanks guys

[e46er]

My current 180 and last 250 both had black sand.
Not magnetic at all.
I much prefer the look over white sand.

[mmatt]

Originally Posted by e46er

My current 180 and last 250 both had black sand.
Not magnetic at all.
I much prefer the look over white sand.

I like the look for sure but this video has def pushed me away from it.

Caribsea Tahitian Moon Sand - Toxic Heavy Metals
https://youtu.be/tiU9qsxPhe4

[e46er]

Wow.

I used I think it was called Hawaiian black?? It was a while ago but it’s not metallic

[mmatt]

Originally Posted by e46er

Wow.

I used I think it was called Hawaiian black?? It was a while ago but it’s not metallic

I'm.sure that's the one. Maybe they changed it recently. Put additives in it. Either way I think I will steer clear just to be on the safe side