ACoralReefer Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Hi all, can I use diamond quartz gravel for my new nano reef, would it be suitable? I think normally it’s used for freshwater but says for any aquarium. The brand of it is Australian (I think), ‘Pisces Natural Products’. https://www.petbarn.com.au/pisces-aquarium-gravel-diamond-black-5kg link to product ^^ let me know if link doesn’t work thanks Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 The problem with some freshwater substrates is that they contain metals in them and the salt is corrosive. Is there any way you can check for that? Quote Link to comment
ACoralReefer Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 They don’t really give a big description on their gravel. I’m probably better off just getting an actual coral sand product thanks anyways Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, ACoralReefer said: They don’t really give a big description on their gravel. I’m probably better off just getting an actual coral sand product thanks anyways Yes, that is usually my recommendation to be on the safe side. There are black sands if it's the color you are wanting. Quote Link to comment
ACoralReefer Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Well I mean it does say that it’s natural/pure and safe for use in any aquarium so I maybe it is marine and fresh Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Just now, ACoralReefer said: Well I mean it does say that it’s natural/pure and safe for use in any aquarium so I maybe it is marine and fresh Maybe you could look the company up and call just for clarification? Quote Link to comment
ACoralReefer Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 The area I’m living (in Australia) doesn’t have many options and it’s very hard to find local products without driving an hour or so. But I’ll see what I can do thanks again Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Metals are naturally contained in rock in nature so that doesn't reassure me. Or you could buy a bag and try it on a test frag. Quote Link to comment
ACoralReefer Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, vlangel said: Maybe you could look the company up and call just for clarification? I’ll just try and find coral sand but thanks anyways, cheers Quote Link to comment
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