Play sand as pool substrate

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Play sand as pool substrate

Post by asiankanye » Sat Jun 13, 2020 2:34 pm

Sorry for all the questions here, I'm setting up my new water pools right now. So could play sand possibly be used as the substrate in the pools?

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Re: Play sand as pool substrate

Post by JoeHermits » Sat Jun 13, 2020 4:15 pm

Yes, but you may wish to wash the sand beforehand since the finer particles will float and cloud your water.

That job works better outdoors with a hose so you don’t clog your sink.


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Re: Play sand as pool substrate

Post by Links » Sat Jun 13, 2020 5:25 pm

When I used sand in an aquarium I did what Joehermits said. And for the final rinse I added prime.

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