Re: Sand on the bottom..........

On Oct 8, 7:47=EF=BF=BDpm, "Reel McKoi" <dorundayREM...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Are you talking about the stuff in bags called "builders sand" used to
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The *tube sand* that I know about (and use for traction during the
winter) is a larger grit than play sand, that's for sure. =3D /
Found that out when one of the tubes got a hole poked in it (sharp
metal), which isn't easy to do with tube sand. The bags are really
tuff.
The sand for concrete is a bit smaller than tube sand.
Is "builder's" and the sand for mixing concrete the same stuff? Roy
mentioned it, as well as you RM. I just know about the concrete type
and the tube (or traction) sand.
Right now I've got 4 tubes of it on the garage floor waiting until
winter. =3D )
I didn't know that sand like these would be safe for aquariums.
I knew some folks get their gravel from building supply places, but
had no idea about the types of sand that can be used too.
Is it prepared the same way, just rinse and use?