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fulinn · 04-09-2006, 06:00 PM

Ok, went sand shopping today at my local Home depot.

They have "play" sand, white in color. I did the vinegar test and it bubbled away just fine ! Passed a magnet across the the sand, NO sand stuck to the magnet. I was overjoyed as its only 4.95 per 40 # bag.

However, on the bag it stated "Not for use in Aquariums".

This product does contain small amounts of silica.

So, has anyone had the opportunity to use this sand ? Have any thoughts on the warning not to use in aquariums ?

Although I do live in the Northeast, when I asked my local HD for Southdown sand, he said they don't carry it. They only have the brownish "play sand" and this white, red or blue KolorScape Sand.

Thanks for your thoughts

Bonnie

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fulinn Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 90 View Gallery Karma Komment	KolorScape Sand -- anyone used it ? Ok, went sand shopping today at my local Home depot. They have "play" sand, white in color. I did the vinegar test and it bubbled away just fine ! Passed a magnet across the the sand, NO sand stuck to the magnet. I was overjoyed as its only 4.95 per 40 # bag. However, on the bag it stated "Not for use in Aquariums". This product does contain small amounts of silica. So, has anyone had the opportunity to use this sand ? Have any thoughts on the warning not to use in aquariums ? Although I do live in the Northeast, when I asked my local HD for Southdown sand, he said they don't carry it. They only have the brownish "play sand" and this white, red or blue KolorScape Sand. Thanks for your thoughts Bonnie