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FILTER SAND |
20-08-2006 19:31 by KOBISKYE
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was thinking of using this in my 6footer when it gets delivered, anybody else use it, WHATS IT LIKE??
http://www.ukpoolstore.co.uk/acatalog/swimming-pool-sand-filters.html |
20-08-2006 19:35 by kevin george
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i use childrens play sand with no probs as it is non toxic |
20-08-2006 19:42 by trik
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its non toxic for humans , beware for your fish , iv read lots of input about play sand in tanks some good some bad , the over all is like any sub, wash and wash again...... |
20-08-2006 19:50 by telboy
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play sand everytime £2.49 in argos for 15 kg just as safe as so called aquatic sand needs a rinse but doesnt all sand for aquariums? why pay out stupid money when theres no need???but i think kobiskye was refering to the filter? |
20-08-2006 19:57 by -Rob C-
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thats what i got for my brichardi tank, took abit of washing but looks good |
20-08-2006 21:18 by mikk
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where abouts are you kobi i work at a skip company and we get skips from argos and theres always some playsand in there i can save u 4 or 5 if you are close to derbyshire |
20-08-2006 21:30 by KOBISKYE
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no thanks mikk, i stay near loch lomond |
21-08-2006 00:12 by robert.pope
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Kobiskye are you after this sand for a fluidised bed filter? or as a subtrate?
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21-08-2006 00:36 by KOBISKYE
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SUBSTRATE |
21-08-2006 11:46 by darren
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Silver sand from B+Q,only £2.50 per bag!
Why pay more? |
21-08-2006 12:58 by Danny Boy
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use a fine gravel sand is a pain in the neck when you syphon it clean. |
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