Best sand for a nano tank?

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Hello everyone I am making my first tank soon and I need some help on picking sand. I have done some research on sand and found these two: CaribSea Original Grade Ocean Direct Live Reef Sand, Special Grade Agra-Alive! Reef Sand. I've seen that the special grade is the best size wise but I've also seen a lot of people like the ocean direct. Thoughts?
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I used the CaribSea Special Grade Arag-Alive! Reef Sand. Never had any issues with it!
 
Really depends on the fish your gonna keep and flow

Then you pick out the sand

But in general I’ve always gone for the Carib sea aragonite sand
Best mix Imo of everything
 
I would just like to have a pair of clowns, maybe a goby.
 
Both sands are very popular choices, either would be fine, just pick the one that appeals to you the most 🙂

Good luck with your build!
 

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