sand ?

[WhitM]

I was wondering if it would be safe to use sand from the ocean in a reef tank?? I would be able to get it when i go on vacation? Im not looking for live sand but a good free base!! any thoughts on it would be muxh appreciated! Thanks

 

[davelin315]

I've always wanted to harvest my own sand as well, but there have been several people on this board that point out that unless you're going way out to harvest it, it's probably not the cleanest around. Especially in beach areas where it's most accessible, due to the heavy traffic. Also, some areas probably will not allow you to harvest sand without a license (although you could probably get away with it).

 

[WhitM]

I dont no of any laws against harvesting sand! The area i would be going to would be about 3 miles away from the beach at the other end of the island. There is never anyone out there so i dont know how pollutated it would be.