Re: sand vs gravel

["Colin Gorton" <mr_apisto@graffiti.net>]

Yup, that's right, if you're not sure whether the sand you have has any alcaline substances in it , put it in a jar with vinegar, if it bubbles, don't use it. I'm not convinced that it would be a good idea to try to neutralise the alcalis like this as you may end up spending more on your acid of choice than by trying to find a suitable original sand.
C:-)lin

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From: "Ed Pon" <edpon@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 19:11:51 
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Subject: Re: sand vs gravel


Re: I wonder if one can "burn off" the non-inert components by soaking the sand 
Re: in a mild acid--perhaps vinegar or Coca Cola.  I think I read some time ago 
Re: that you can mix acid with your sand and see if there are any bubbles.  The 
Re: release of gas from the sand indicates that it has non-inert components to 
Re: it.
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Re: >play pit sand is generally considered as an acceptable inert aquatic sand,
Re: >and its cheap and widely available, but it needs washing very well and I
Re: >would give the label a good read. In my display tanks I used a branded
Re: >aquatis sand that seems to do the trick.
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Re: > > I was able to buy high quality quartz sand from Home Depot for $3 per 50
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C:-)lin

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