play pit sand is generally considered as an acceptable inert aquatic sand, and its cheap and widely available, but it needs washing very well and I would give the label a good read. In my display tanks I used a branded aquatis sand that seems to do the trick. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: <HSIAOTSU@aol.com> To: <apisto@listbox.com> Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 9:05 AM Subject: Re: sand vs gravel > I was able to buy high quality quartz sand from Home Depot for $3 per 50 lb > bag. > > Willie > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. > For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, > email apisto-request@listbox.com. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@listbox.com.