20 gal long

[kimmers318]

Here is the 20 gal long I converted to sand, which I love, although I want to find a dark sand to darken it up a bit
20 gallon long contains 3 platy(1 surviving fry), 4 kuhli loaches, an albino and bronze cory
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[turbomkt]

For a dark sand, consider T Grade 3M Color Quartz in black. Should be less than $20 for more than enough for the whole tank.

[Severus]

Tank looks great Kimmer!

[kimmers318]

Is that an aquarium or general use sand turbokmt? When I shopped for aquarium sand I saw some black....but the bag did not specify "will not alter water parameters" so I stayed away from it.

[turbomkt]

Kimmer,
It's actually a general use sand, but as it is quartz it won't alter parameters at all. There are a number of folks in the planted tank community that have used it quite successfully.

There are also some granite based sands out there that would work, but I've had a hard time finding them.

[kimmers318]

Great! Now, do you know of any of the chains that might be around here that specifically carry it? We have Home Depot and Lowes right in town. I have a tendency not to buy something for my tanks unless I am absolutely sure of what I am getting, which is why I bought the higher dollar aquarium sand previously....play sand bags can be vague and had heard of a couple of "make sure it doesn't contain....." suggestions.

[turbomkt]

Sorry. Don't know. But you could contact 3M through their web site and ask.