Tahitian Moon black sand

lowell · 06-02-2008, 08:03 AM

Hi.I bought one bag of Tahitian Moon black sand.I'm planning to use this as my substrate?anyone used this already?please advise.Thanks.

John N. · 06-03-2008, 04:00 PM

I haven't used this but I remember folks saying that it was too light and made it slightly difficult to keep plants down during the initial stages of planting. People have used this stuff in the past and have had good results.

As I was looking through the product specs it's interesting to note that Carbsea says it's not really suitable for planted aquariums. Here's the link. But that could just be a marketing element to push their Eco Complete Planted Aquarium Substrate (which is a great one btw).

-John N.

dougz · 06-03-2008, 04:22 PM

I used it to cover my substrate cable heater, as sand is an excellent heat-conductor..

AND the Moon Sand is said to NOT alter the pH of the water..

lowell · 06-04-2008, 05:25 AM

Thanks to both of you for your response.anyway,I'll just use this in my moss only tank.by the way,will it have any effect if I put CRS in my tank with this kind of sand?I;mplanning to boil it first before using it.

dougz · 06-04-2008, 09:58 PM

John N. · 06-04-2008, 11:31 PM

I don't think you need to boil it. I can't think of a reason why you would want to. It should be good to go after a rinse or two.

According to users, out of the bag it doesn't have an effect on pH, which you want to keep low with CRS (Crystal Red Shrimp).

-John N.

dougz · 06-04-2008, 11:42 PM

Yeah, I don't think there's ANY substrate out there that you need to boil, is there?

lowell · 06-05-2008, 09:06 AM

a ok. just a thought....of boiling....ok I will rinse it and use it right away.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougz

Crs?

by the way dougz,why ask if CRS?is there any problem?

dougz · 06-05-2008, 10:39 PM

Didn't know what the abbreviation stood for...

lowell · 06-06-2008, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougz

Didn't know what the abbreviation stood for...

Crystal Red Shrimp

John N. · 06-06-2008, 10:58 PM

Lowell, let us know how it goes. It's been a while since people have been using this substrate, so it'll be interesting to hear of any new developments or how it looks today in a planted tank.

-John N.

lowell · 06-07-2008, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John N.

Lowell, let us know how it goes. It's been a while since people have been using this substrate, so it'll be interesting to hear of any new developments or how it looks today in a planted tank.

-John N.

I will keep you posted.I'm just gathering everything for my tank.maybe I'll start planting next week.

06-02-2008, 08:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
lowell Junior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 43	Tahitian Moon black sand Hi.I bought one bag of Tahitian Moon black sand.I'm planning to use this as my substrate?anyone used this already?please advise.Thanks.

06-03-2008, 04:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
John N. Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,242	I haven't used this but I remember folks saying that it was too light and made it slightly difficult to keep plants down during the initial stages of planting. People have used this stuff in the past and have had good results. As I was looking through the product specs it's interesting to note that Carbsea says it's not really suitable for planted aquariums. Here's the link. But that could just be a marketing element to push their Eco Complete Planted Aquarium Substrate (which is a great one btw). -John N. __________________ Welcome to AquaScaping World!

06-04-2008, 11:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
John N. Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,242	I don't think you need to boil it. I can't think of a reason why you would want to. It should be good to go after a rinse or two. According to users, out of the bag it doesn't have an effect on pH, which you want to keep low with CRS (Crystal Red Shrimp). -John N. __________________ Welcome to AquaScaping World!

06-06-2008, 10:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
John N. Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,242	Lowell, let us know how it goes. It's been a while since people have been using this substrate, so it'll be interesting to hear of any new developments or how it looks today in a planted tank. -John N. __________________ Welcome to AquaScaping World!

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06-03-2008, 04:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
dougz Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: mackenzie, BC Posts: 281	I used it to cover my substrate cable heater, as sand is an excellent heat-conductor.. AND the Moon Sand is said to NOT alter the pH of the water..

06-04-2008, 05:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
lowell Junior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 43	Thanks to both of you for your response.anyway,I'll just use this in my moss only tank.by the way,will it have any effect if I put CRS in my tank with this kind of sand?I;mplanning to boil it first before using it.

06-04-2008, 09:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
dougz Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: mackenzie, BC Posts: 281	Crs?

06-04-2008, 11:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
dougz Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: mackenzie, BC Posts: 281	Yeah, I don't think there's ANY substrate out there that you need to boil, is there?

06-05-2008, 10:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
dougz Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: mackenzie, BC Posts: 281	Didn't know what the abbreviation stood for...

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