Dusty Plants (Flourite Black Sand)

[ricktfoster]

I've had Flourite Black Sand for 6 months now in the tank, and I still have dust issues. I admit I never rinsed it. And boy to I regret it.... actually I regret buying this crap all together... I wanted a black sand planted substrate and this was the only stuff available. I debated on eco completely but it was the big for my liking. Anyone looking to buy this crap.... don't. And If you do, RINSE!!! Any suggestions on what to do?

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[Rocksor]

use a long airline tube and blow over the affected area; and maybe have the siphon ready at the same time to remove some of the particles that end up in the water column.

[discusluv]

Maybe you could also lay a thin layer of a larger black substrate over the top of it. I used Eco-complete in my 60 gallon and put a small amount of pea sized gravel over it as a topper.