Omair August 28, 2012 Share August 28, 2012 I know there are various brands of black sand substrate for our saltwater aquariums, but I have been told that some of these brands lose their color over time and become a bland brownish color. Are there any black sand/substrate that last the test of time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishie August 28, 2012 Share August 28, 2012 i saw Vince at quantum reefs with a DT with black sand...you may wanna give him a call... however it was a new tank ...so i dont think he can comment on the test of time part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella August 28, 2012 Share August 28, 2012 I use the indo pacific black/white mix. Its a really nice looking sand, and after 4 years still looks great. BUT...... It will stick to magnets including vortechs. When your wetside falls in it, its a PITA to clean the magnatized black sand off of the magnet. Other than that I couldnt be happier with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omair August 28, 2012 Author Share August 28, 2012 I use the indo pacific black/white mix. Its a really nice looking sand, and after 4 years still looks great. BUT...... It will stick to magnets including vortechs. When your wetside falls in it, its a PITA to clean the magnatized black sand off of the magnet. Other than that I couldnt be happier with it. Trock, can you please post a picture of your substrate/tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slug A August 28, 2012 Share August 28, 2012 Caribsea Arag-Alive Hawaiian Black the best one i had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.eclipse August 28, 2012 Share August 28, 2012 im using seachem onxy sand, not magnetic, and hasnt lost any color. http://www.seachem.com/Products/product_pages/OnyxSand.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella August 28, 2012 Share August 28, 2012 Trock, can you please post a picture of your substrate/tank? http://www.wamas.org/forums/topic/45667-t-rocks-ada-rimless-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite August 30, 2012 Share August 30, 2012 Years ago I had Tahitian Moon and it turned gray within a couple of months. I like white sand because it reflects light back up to the corals, while black sand does not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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