8 DOWNSIDES TO BLACK DIAMOND BLASTING SAND | Budget/Cheap Aquarium Substrate Still Worth It?
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Published 2020-06-10
12/40 = Medium grit (okay)
20/40 = Fine grit (okay)
30/60 = Extra fine grit (avoid)
What's up nano nation! Here are 8 potential cons that all fish keepers should know about using black diamond blasting sand as an aquarium hobbyist.
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All Comments (21)
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Are any of these downsides a deal breaker???
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Hey man just wanna say keep it up, your the FIRST google search recommended for when you search black diamond blasting sand aquarium!
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Your two videos literally just saved me like $65, had Seachem Flourite in my cart from a fish website. I already have root tabs & liquid fertilizer for my live pants so that shouldn't be an issue. Thanks a bunch!
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Definitely picking this up at TSC! Thank you for the wonderful video;)
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Two of the main things that I've had on my mind lately was first... my betta fish that has the dragon eyes and the other... I've been looking for black sand for a new-build and you've helped me with both of those situations today!! Thank you for sharing!!
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Very cool video, thanks for sharing this information.
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This video was amazing!! U got to the point and had detailed good info. Thank u!! Strong new supporter here!! 🐠🐡🐌
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Great advice! Thanks!
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This video was a huge help. Thank you!
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Great and well presented info.
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Bro this is a top notch video! 🤙
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Thank for this information this kind of information of the negative effects have reassured me that it will work for what I intend
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I think you can also use a plenum (with a layer of WeedBarrier so the sand doesn't fall through) with an air stone (not a powerhead) to create an anoxic environment underneath your substrate. You just need to also add Leca, Laterite, organic clay kitty litter, or some other iron source so the dimorphic bacteria can start to colonize. These bacteria will keep nitrate levels closer to what's found in nature, since so many people have nitrates as high as 20, 50, or more fairly frequently
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Good video bro. Super informative
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Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you for making this video!
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Was a commercial blaster and used tons and tons of slag grit, never thought of using it for my tanks.💯
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I just love watching your videos. They’re super informative, and damn entertaining. Your editing and special effects make me laugh. There’s a TSC right down the street from my house so next time I’m in there I’m gonna scope out the BDBS.
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Awesome video
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How does this only have 6k views lol this helped me so so much. thank you man
