Whats the best Sand To Use

[nycitaliano9]

Starting a new tank 50 gallon tank

Whats the best sand to use

 

[digitalreefer]

I've been using the ESV super white sand in one tank and love it... my other tank is getting the ESV fine sand as I set it back up.... it's purdy sand!

 

[nycitaliano9]

esv sand is it dead or live sand

 

[drperetz]

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From what I have been studing it has no live bacteria, however it it made from calcium carbonite and is a great calcium booster. I have the esv sand too. I love it . It does not mean though its the best but I have noticed that a lot of people who had bare bottoms switched to this specific sand. Hope this helps.

 

[e.muehlbauer]

ESV sand, the fine grained oolite, is excellent. If you can find Southdown Coral play sand, it used to be available at some Home Depot's (not mine) or Lowe's, is identical, as far as I can see, and only about $5-$6/bag, I forget whether the bag is 40 or 50#.....I have used both, and I cannot tell the difference between the two. Once you have your tank going, it will be easy enough to get some live sand from anybody on this list, and most (good) LFS will be happy to give you, or sell at a minimum price, some sand from an established tank. Take care, Eric