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Substrate for salt water tanks

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Only one way to go here really; crushed coral. Carib Sea makes a wide array of saltwater substrates. Check out the link: they have a wide selection

ANS2:Actually anything would work. Pre-packed live sand is available, regular white ocean sand, crushed coral, crushed sea shells.

Any sand will work, even sand from your local home improvement store. Make sure all sand is rinsed thoroughly and is free from debris, like cat feces and leaves. I will never, and DO NOT advise using sand with silicate. Silicate is the shiny, sparkly stuff on your hands after you dig around in the sand. Concentrated or even small amounts can cause very large algae blooms."

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