Rich, I am pretty sure it is the same stuff you are paying for. I have
CaribSea also but because I could not find the "Play Sand".

When I started putting together the costs for a DSb for a 200G aquarium
CaribSea the cost of the samd started coming in at $400. At that cost, play
sand looks better except that I cannot find it except on Ebay for the same
cost as CaribSea.


"Rich R" wrote in message
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yes problem got the wrong stuff,,,, I just think when you spend 1000 bucks
on stuff in your tank why would I put play sand that is not made for my
tank....Its not that I disagree with you. I just would not do it

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"RicSeyler" wrote in message
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Yes, Southdown gets very milky, but as soon as the bacteria starts taking
over
it settles out. And that very fine texture is beneficial to a DSB.
Southdown isn't
silica sand it's calcium based, so it can't release silica into your
tank, and Southdown
is absolutely the proper grain shape for sandbed creatures.

Sounds like you did what I described in my previous post in this thread.
Bought the wrong stuff.........

It is wise to screen Southdown for any foreign particles or objects.
As it's not intended for reef tanks and could have foreign debris in it.

Rich R wrote:

Its a MUDDY mess at first ,,,Their texture isn't suitable for sand bed
creatures, they seem to release silicates into the water, and also
contain various other minerals that aren't good for your tank ...its your
tank ,,,what ever works for you man



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