Guess I know where I will be getting the sand then

Will this type of sand compact to the point where it suffocates plant roots
though?

Brian s.

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Oh, is sand for sandboxes for children to play in good for aquarium use?

Yes. It is very good as a matter of fact. The 50 pound bags of
"Children's
Sandbox Sand" at Home Depot have even been sterilized. I use it in my
tanks. The only drawback is that it is really light in color... but as
the
plants fill in, this becomes a non-issue. Also, it is very easy to see
and
vacuum up the mulm that forms.

Tom