Aquarium Pool Filter Sand - NEED to Know

Using aquarium pool filter sand is a great way to save money on aquarium substrate. On average you will pay one dollar per 1 pound aquarium sand and a pet store. So by purchasing pool filter sand you will be paying roughly half of that price. There are also a couple of different types of sand that I’ve learned to buy on a budget.

To find pool filter sand local tear area just search for a pool maintenance store or business and call them and ask if they have any. This is an awesome way to save a lot of money when buying sand for your fish tank. A lot of times it’s half the cost and you’ll save a lot of money especially if you have a large Aquarium and having to buy a lot of sand.

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[jackc]

you should do a fish room tour with all your tanks in it

[liannebiggar]

What’s interesting is that most of the pool filter sand I can get around me is not the light coloured sand you have there - it’s actually a much more brown, “natural” coloration

[wyzemann]

I've always found The Home Depot is my go to place for pfs. Quikrete is the brand for $10 @50lbs(in my store). Anyway, it's an adequate substrate, but I would not recommend it as a soil cap or use driftwood unless you like a hugely messy tank.

[sandmoirben]

For dirted plants I use plastic containers, Tupperware or the shallow storage containers that slide under your bed. just not too big or it’s too heavy to move once filled. You can also drill a few holes on sides and bottom, to drain water if you need to remove the whole thing (like during medication treatments or rescaping etc etc)

[Olliex]

Thank you for your information. Starting a cichlid fish tank and this was very helpful.

[awaterkeeper]

Havent seen a video from you for awhile. Welcome back!!

[Lego]

My local blains hardware store has tons of this sand available for $13.99 going to try with my Albino Chinese soft shell turtle 🐢

[alvinkappel]

I just set up my 55 gallon tank using the larger top fin gravel. Now after watch Father fish he said it would be better to cap it with sand because it would stay a lot clearer. My tank has been set up for a week with 12 plants. I haven't added any fish yet. I am lost with cycling. The more videos i watch the more lost i get lol. I did the prime an stability . I took a water sample to petmart an he said my tank is ready for fish but said first put these eight aqueon pure bacteria balls my tank. Then wait a few days then add fish.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated. I subscribed an love your channel.

[paidinfull]

If you are in Canada just go to Canadian Tire. Always in stock and cheap, cheap

[jr-hciv]

Hi i hope this isn’t a stupid question but i really want to make a miniature fake coral reef out of neon painted polymer clay for my fish tank. I know those 2 things aren’t safe for the fish if they aren’t sealed so i was wondering if the plasti dip sealant you talked about in a previous video would work for that? Thanks so much for the great videos btw!

[falcolf]

I'm assuming that this likely isn't really an option for marine aquariums due to it being a regular silica sand? I really appreciate the deep dive on this topic, I'm a poor reef keeper and I'm trying to do everything that I can to help myself still succeed in this hobby without letting my ADHD get the better of me (and impulsively spend money on expensive stuff when there are DIY options which could potentially work just as well.)

[kinsey]

How long does it take for the water to become clear when you don’t rinse the sand? Do you run the filter right after the sand settles or a few days later? Thank you to anyone who could help.

[CasualAquatics]

💪💪💪💪 I use black blasting sand it’s super cheep too!!

[wellsincewerehere]

Lowe’s homedepot usually carry it under 15 bucks

[cjcummings]

I tried it in a quarantine for a young goldfish and noticed it started flashing after it was sifting through it. Is this gill irritation and does it mean it's not good for goldfish? I took it out in the meantime

[craigquinn]

I think the only real downside to pfs is it has a lot of silicates and that's why people say it should be rinsed but it doesn't make any difference. maybe a very small one if any. but however silicates are what causes algea especially in a aquarium. but if you have multiple tanks. 100% go for pfs

[T.J-and-Soul]

Totally agree with every point you made there mate ✌💚🍄

[quki]

Question anyone— 🎉why is my dirt turning pink (against the glass) under sand in a dirted sand capped tank?

[smittylamar]

Good vid fam, I'm going to do my 210 with pool sand

[dalmarhaar]

HOW WELL IT WORKS IF YOU MIX IT WITH GRAVEL FOR A PLANTED AQUARIUM?