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Has anyone tried LOWES Playsand?

Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by Anonymous, May 26, 2009.

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    Re: has anybody tried the lowes play sand?

    Play sand from Lowes and Home Depot is generally a great sand to use. Pool filter sand may be a better choice though.
     
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    Re: has anybody tried the lowes play sand?

    oh, any idea where i can buy those pool filter sand? and thanks for relocating the post..
     
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    Re: has anybody tried the lowes play sand?

    Lowes normally carries it as well.
     
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    Re: has anybody tried the lowes play sand?

    i cant seem to find some -.- happen to know a site selling it online?
     
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    Re: has anybody tried the lowes play sand?

    play sand usually requires quite a bit of rinsing prior to use. IME
     
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    Re: has anybody tried the lowes play sand?

    Buying it online won't be a good idea IMO. Shipping charges will be high because of the weight.

    Places like Ace Hardware sell it as well.
     
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    Re: has anybody tried the lowes play sand?

    I've always used play sand from home depot and it looks really good after it's been in the aquarium
     
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    Re: has anybody tried the lowes play sand?

    thanks for the advice guys, ill probably go with the play sand.. looks better imo..
     
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    Re: has anybody tried the lowes play sand?

    Pool filter sand is MUCH easier and is sold at Wal Mart for like $6.98 for a 20-30 lb bag. I would spend the few extra on the Pool sand
     
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    Re: has anybody tried the lowes play sand?

    really? do you think discus will like it?
     
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    Re: has anybody tried the lowes play sand?

    Commercial grade sand from Home Depot is a really nice white fine sand. I have it in my Lake Tangyinikan tanks and it looks great.
     
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    Re: has anybody tried the lowes play sand?

    I use Pool Filter sand in ALL of my Discus tanks... yes they like it! It is MUCH better than gravel.... And IMO the Play Sand is dirty.... The pool filter sand is a bit heavier and does not cloud the water and your filters like play sand
     
    LemonDiscus, Jun 6, 2009
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