black live sand - Page 2

lfsmarineguy · 06-04-2008, 05:03 PM

My pics of it never come out as nice as it looks in person but I'll try and get a good one lol.

Alex · 06-04-2008, 07:19 PM

thanks, what kind of camera do you have? if you have a camera that has exposure compensation you can use it to get the correct exposure for the sand.

MikeyZO · 06-04-2008, 09:45 PM

I was on Carib-sea's website and I didnt see Tahitian moon anywhere. Do they still make it or was it discontinued perhaps? As for the Natures Ocean one, are Alex and lfsmarineguy talking about the same sand? One said it was more brown, one said grey. How brown/grey are we talking?

Alex · 06-04-2008, 11:54 PM

Here is the link, it's dry sand not the arag-alive. also the natures ocean I've only seen pics and the website so it appears a bit brown. lfsmarineguy said he's seen it in person,which is why I wanted to see a pic.

nibalm3 · 06-05-2008, 12:13 AM

"Colored sands cause abnormal visual responses in some fish and inverts that have color vision. In some cases, the dyes used to give color leach into the tank's water. It's best to keep away from colored sand."
Coral Reef Aquarium, Ron Shimek.Phd (pg. 80)

MikeyZO · 06-05-2008, 08:03 AM

you forgot the link Alex.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nibalm3


	"Colored sands cause abnormal visual responses in some fish and inverts that have color vision. In some cases, the dyes used to give color leach into the tank's water. It's best to keep away from colored sand." Coral Reef Aquarium, Ron Shimek.Phd (pg. 80)

I dont think the black sand is colored using dye. There are beaches where the sand is black. Its usually a form of volcanic sand.

Alex · 06-05-2008, 09:38 AM

Sorry forgot, here we go
http://www.caribsea.com/pages/products/super_nat.html

DAN-O · 06-05-2008, 01:05 PM

i don't think these reputable companies would sell the colored sand if it caused any danger to the livestock in an aquarium.

Alex · 06-05-2008, 05:27 PM

I believe that is correct dan-o. in addition, the black beach sand is aragonite.

ReeferGoneMad · 06-06-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nibalm3


	"Colored sands cause abnormal visual responses in some fish and inverts that have color vision. In some cases, the dyes used to give color leach into the tank's water. It's best to keep away from colored sand." Coral Reef Aquarium, Ron Shimek.Phd (pg. 80)

the sands the have been posted are substrate sufficient for use in reef aquaria and they dont leach any colors what so ever. these sands are actually collected from beaches with black sand. most of the black is a lava and aragonite mix

06-04-2008, 05:03 PM	#11
lfsmarineguy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,142 Reefer Ratings: (2) Friends: (1)	My pics of it never come out as nice as it looks in person but I'll try and get a good one lol. __________________ www.AquariumDesignNetwork.com NEW WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-04-2008, 09:45 PM	#13
MikeyZO Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deer Park, NY Posts: 611 Reefer Ratings: (11) Friends: (15)	I was on Carib-sea's website and I didnt see Tahitian moon anywhere. Do they still make it or was it discontinued perhaps? As for the Natures Ocean one, are Alex and lfsmarineguy talking about the same sand? One said it was more brown, one said grey. How brown/grey are we talking? __________________ Dont forget the rabies. Everything tastes better with rabies. YAY RABIES!!

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06-04-2008, 07:19 PM	#12
Alex Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: staten island Posts: 427 Reefer Ratings: (8) Friends: (6)	thanks, what kind of camera do you have? if you have a camera that has exposure compensation you can use it to get the correct exposure for the sand.

06-04-2008, 11:54 PM	#14
Alex Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: staten island Posts: 427 Reefer Ratings: (8) Friends: (6)	Here is the link, it's dry sand not the arag-alive. also the natures ocean I've only seen pics and the website so it appears a bit brown. lfsmarineguy said he's seen it in person,which is why I wanted to see a pic.

06-05-2008, 12:13 AM	#15
nibalm3 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: bronx Posts: 29 Reefer Ratings: (3) Friends: (0)	"Colored sands cause abnormal visual responses in some fish and inverts that have color vision. In some cases, the dyes used to give color leach into the tank's water. It's best to keep away from colored sand." Coral Reef Aquarium, Ron Shimek.Phd (pg. 80)

06-05-2008, 09:38 AM	#17
Alex Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: staten island Posts: 427 Reefer Ratings: (8) Friends: (6)	Sorry forgot, here we go http://www.caribsea.com/pages/products/super_nat.html

06-05-2008, 01:05 PM	#18
DAN-O Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 243 Reefer Ratings: (16) Friends: (0)	i don't think these reputable companies would sell the colored sand if it caused any danger to the livestock in an aquarium.

06-05-2008, 05:27 PM	#19
Alex Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: staten island Posts: 427 Reefer Ratings: (8) Friends: (6)	I believe that is correct dan-o. in addition, the black beach sand is aragonite.