what type of sand should I use ?

what type of sand should I use ?#293979

By Sean_dorney18 -  Tue May 30, 2017 4:13 pm
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- Tue May 30, 2017 4:13 pm #293979

I have been wondering what is the best sand to use for my drosera media but I don't know what type of sand and where to find it in sydney ?

Re: what type of sand should I use ?#293983

By KategoricalKarnivore -  Tue May 30, 2017 5:11 pm
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- Tue May 30, 2017 5:11 pm #293983

Use pure silica sand. I get mine from a swimming pool supply store. It's used in pool filters. Don't forget to rinse it well before using. Also sandblasting sand is good as long as it's pure silica.

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Re: what type of sand should I use ?#293987

By Sean_dorney18 -  Tue May 30, 2017 5:25 pm
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- Tue May 30, 2017 5:25 pm #293987

KategoricalKarnivore wrote:Use pure silica sand. I get mine from a swimming pool supply store. It's used in pool filters. Don't forget to rinse it well before using. Also sandblasting sand is good as long as it's pure silica.

Thanks I will check my local pool store

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