substrate for non planted tank

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substrate for non planted tank

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hey guys i am planning a 3-4 feet non planted tank so lookin for a good substrate some what white in color anyone have any idea ?
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Re: substrate for non planted tank

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Vikas you can use silica sand size crystals. I have used it for last 6 years.
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You can use white sand. They are crushed gravels.
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any idea from where i can get them?
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Vikas you can get them from LFS. Here in chandigarh they are selling it for Rs 12-15/kg.
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SCORPIO wrote:You can use white sand. They are crushed gravels.
in delhi where can i get white sand?
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vikas wrote:in delhi where can i get white sand?
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Sugar Sand I guess, any good shop in Delhi keeping this
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parthapratim22 wrote:Sugar Sand I guess, any good shop in Delhi keeping this
i think sugar sand is for marine tanks.
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vikas wrote:
parthapratim22 wrote:Sugar Sand I guess, any good shop in Delhi keeping this
i think sugar sand is for marine tanks.
Not sure...what white sand others are saying? Interested other than sugar sand!!!
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