Is dollar tree sight okay for my tank

[Fishology]

Is at my dollar tree they sell bags of Decore sand I’m wanna use it for a 5g I’m setting up don’t know if it’s okay for the tank has anyone used it and what we’re the results?!?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Is at my dollar tree they sell bags of Decore sand I’m wanna use it for a 5g I’m setting up don’t know if it’s okay for the tank has anyone used it and what we’re the results?!?

I assume colored sand and would not as it is likely intended for crafts

 

[Cali Reef Life]

I wouldn't use it in my tank. First don't know what the process of cleaning it is could have chemicals and sometimes there is metals in the sand that cause issues down the road. Better to spend the extra few bucks to be safe.

 

[Fishology]

I wouldn't use it in my tank. First don't know what the process of cleaning it is could have chemicals and sometimes there is metals in the sand that cause issues down the road. Better to spend the extra few bucks to be safe.

Thanks I heard some people use it but again it’s form dollar tree so who know what chemicals it has

 

[Fishology]

I assume colored sand and would not as it is likely intended for crafts

I think we’re I live it’s only white sand but I think it’s for vases

 

[Dierks]

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[bnord]

Personally, this is one of the last places i would look to save 10-15 bucks -

just my two cents

 

[Fishology]

Personally, this is one of the last places i would look to save 10-15 bucks -

just my two cents

Thanks

 

[Dierks]

I use that sand in ALL of my Retail and QT tanks at the shop Just saying...

 

[Fishology]

I use that sand in ALL of my Retail and QT tanks at the shop Just saying...

Have you had any bad experiences form this sand?

 

[Just a Wrasse.]

Definitely not, the amount of chemicals could be much larger then you think the colouring could come right off.

 

[bnord]

Thanks

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