Fiji pink sand or hawaiian black sand???

Kehaulani · Mar 4, 2015

Ok so I should be ok with this size grains, right? Another question I had was between the hawaiian black sand and the indo pacific black, is it just the color that's different? The hawaiian black is straight black and the Pacific is mixed with white particles? Also the size is smaller I think.

VicD81 · Mar 4, 2015

I do see more fauna in the fiji pink. Not saying its not in the Hawaii black because Ive seen worms and worm trails in the black just not as much as in the pink. Could just be because its black and hard to see.

Wiz · Mar 4, 2015

Kehaulani said:
Ok so I should be ok with this size grains, right? Another question I had was between the hawaiian black sand and the indo pacific black, is it just the color that's different? The hawaiian black is straight black and the Pacific is mixed with white particles? Also the size is smaller I think.

I'm sure any size is fine if you like it. I just prefer to encourage the microfauna. I think its healthier for the tank. The black size is a bit large for my liking. But that's me. Between hawain and indo I believe being from different areas the fauna will differ as well. I'm sure its ok though.

so many choices.... lol

Kehaulani · Mar 4, 2015

Yes too many choices haha

fishroomlady · Mar 4, 2015

fwiw, I've never had black sand but love the look of it!

soggytees · Mar 4, 2015

I have black sand, and I like it. I will probably be using Reef Flakes on my next build though.

Kehaulani · Mar 4, 2015

Can you post a picture of your tank?

Noah707 · Mar 4, 2015

Black sand just doesn't look natural IMO, looks much better suited in a FW, again IMO. Pretty much comes down to preference as I think it'll be a marginal difference with grain sizes that similar. However I do have to say the black sand really makes the colors pop, just not something I'd personally go with..

haleyf1024 · Mar 4, 2015

+1 for black looking unnatural. Obviously, thats only my opinion. I use fiji pink and love it!

Zacco · Mar 4, 2015

CaribSea Seaflor Special Grade Reef Sand. Size 1.0-2.0 mm. Best aragonite i've ever used. No sand storm's no clouds on stir up's and it will take a strong current without kicking up.

Kehaulani · Mar 4, 2015

The only reason why I like the black is because I have a Hawaiian reef themed tank. That's where home is for me and since I'm not living back home I wanted to make a tank that reminded me of the hawaiian reef. Back home we do have a natural black sand beach and it's gorgeous! So that's my reasoning for this post.

eliramos · Mar 4, 2015

I originally had black sand for about a year it eventually got very faded looking and had a dirty texture I definitely suggest white long term! Black makes things pop(temporarily) but white gives a cleaner look!

saltyphish · Mar 5, 2015

Kehaulani said:
The only reason why I like the black is because I have a Hawaiian reef themed tank. That's where home is for me and since I'm not living back home I wanted to make a tank that reminded me of the hawaiian reef. Back home we do have a natural black sand beach and it's gorgeous! So that's my reasoning for this post.

The best reason I can think of. Black sand it should. Best if luck