What type of sand is everyone using?

[Ari21]

I find the larger grainsalways work themselves up to the top. At least in my Fiji pink that's what happens over time

Mine does the same.

 

[aereaus]

Yeah the small stuff generally sifts to the bottom over time

 

[spllbnd2]

Used Tropic Eden for the past few years in two of the three tanks I have, other tank has CaribSea. My personally experience and from what I have seen first hand in my tanks is that the Tropic Eden stays much cleaner even without stirring up the sand bed from time to time versus that of any other substrate that I've used in the past. I have used a few different types of the CaribSea and Natures Ocean in the past and nothing even comes close to the Tropic Eden.

I've found the best mix to be with a 2:1 ratio of Reeflakes to Miniflakes . I've found with this ratio that the Vortecs do not blow the sand around and it gives a nice overall natural look.

Cheers,
Alex

 

[enzo]

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[enzo]

Is the Tropic Eden live sand when you order it? I'm always reading that buying bagged live sand is a waste of money.

 

[enzo]

I'm asking because I need some sand now for my tank that I'm starting up.

 

[Collinslice]

I believe tropic Eden is dry

 

[mila sheehan]

If you have different grain sizes its better for beneficial bacteria to thrive in

 

[mila sheehan]

and it makes a sturdier base too

 

[Smotz]

so smaller grain on the bottom and larger on top? Or just mix them?

 

[Collinslice]

so smaller grain on the bottom and larger on top? Or just mix them?

They're going to mix either way, so either will work

 

[CTCLOWNFISH]

I use Southdown sand.