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  1. 05-04-2008, 06:13 PM #1
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    Okay I have decided on my 55g which I do not yet have that I want to try using pool filter sand, I have heard very good things about it. What I can't seem to find is what size. I heard that 10 to 20 mesh is good? What is yalls opinion on the size.
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    Grade 20 is what is used I think most commonly. Get the size that you like the most and go for it. I have pool filter sand in my 220 and love it.
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    Okay thank you!
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    I haven't looked everywhere, but so far when I have looked I have found gray pool filter sand, I was hoping I could find a more natural color. Does anyone have a brand or something they could recommend. I must say you get some strange looks when you start asking employees what colors does the filter sand come in...
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    Okay, I found some this morning. 20 grade pool filter sand, light tan, yay.
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