Black Sand

Where can I find black sand for an okay price??

20.lbs @ $29

http://www.petsolutions.com/Arag-Alive-Indo-Pacific-Black+I18400791+C45.aspx

black sand looks great in any tank. but thats my .02

I use Tahitian Moon Sand.

http://www.cheappetproducts.net/TAHITIAN_MOON_SAND_-_BLACK_20LB-P71198.html

You should try to find obsidian sand in your area. I found it here and it was only .45 a pound and the fish love it.

Black crushed quartz. $26 for a 50lb bag.

You can find them at a pool/tile store.

Black Tahitian Moon Sand is what i use in my 75g tank. that stuff is awesome.

you can get it at petco for $15.99

h0ngkn0t2 wrote:

Black crushed quartz. $26 for a 50lb bag.

You can find them at a pool/tile store.

this!

Here are pics of my 75 gallon with crushed black quartz:


Tank Shot

Fish contrast

Closer image of quartz

ok i do have to say your tanks look AMAZING! good work

killer tank!
what that plant in the second pic on the bottom?

Thanks Tim. :)

Hong-where did you get the quartz? We only have 1 pool supply place here and they don't carry it. :(

I got mine at National Pool and Tile in Dallas.

Thanks! Do you know if they keep it stocked or would it have to be special order?

It is stocked in their warehouse in the back. Supplies might be limited because the manufacturer has discontinued production. Call before you make the trip. I bought 150 lbs about two months ago.

Okie dokie. . . thanks. We are headed that way this weekend to pick up a tank and stuff, so we might have to check it out. Thanks again!

alan j t wrote:

killer tank!
what that plant in the second pic on the bottom?

Plastic plant that I bought to cover one of the corners of my tank for fry to hide in.

BEWARE!!!! The black gravel made by the 3M company is the only one that I trust. The reason is that the 3M brand is made solely of quartz but the others contain a thing called, "I R O N S L A G " anything metal in your fish tank will certainly cause your fish to go to an early grave!!!! I found this out the hard way when I first started in this hobby. Some might say that this is not true and that it has worked for them. The question is.......Are you willing to roll the dice on this one?