angel obsessed Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I know I have asked something similar before but Im getting my new tank tomorrow so need to get that sorted Now I know I can use a white type silicon sand in freshwater tropical no problem, Im just wondering where abouts I could purchase some darker (black) sand or very fine black gravel? Does anyone know of a place? Im in Chch. I know you guys said placemakers or similiar sell the silicon sand but where can I get some black stuff from? Also has anyone here used asian sand before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 uu can get bags of bleck gravel from bunnings however its not very fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel obsessed Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 thats cool that its not very fine, so long as its safe to use in the tank. Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Bubble and Squeek in Stanmore Rd have just set up a display tank with black sand so they should have some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 its safe a rather deep glossy black (probably resin coated ive had it in my goldfish tank for ages , i think it was mitre 10 mega that had a more natrual looking 1 im not too sure where i got the frog tank stuff from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_elmo Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Seachem Flourite Black Sand http://www.hollywoodfishfarm.co.nz/prod ... hp?id=1471 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel obsessed Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Wish there was a hollywood fish farm in chch!!! But now I know what to get I'll be able to buy it!!! Thanks heaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 thats the stuff I use. Used 2 bags mixed in with some other fine grey stuff. Looks ok and really enhances the plant growth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_elmo Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Wish there was a hollywood fish farm in chch!!! But now I know what to get I'll be able to buy it!!! Thanks heaps! any fish shop will be able to order it in for you....but being seachem it will cost alot more than normal gravel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 anyone know how much a bag is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel obsessed Posted August 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 hey i emailed hollywood fish farm and they sell theres at $73.00 a bag + $25 courier to southisland. Bit expensive eh! Ive gone with orate mix. lol but they are selling a black silicon substrate at BUBBLE AND SQUEAK in CHCH for $14.95 per 7kg bag that kinda looks similar I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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