Sand

[Pumpkincrab]

Hi! I just got play sand, is it okay if the sand is very grainy?

[Pumpkincrab]

Because I already entirely added it to my crabitat.

[FJrocks003]

Not sure what you mean by grainy but all long as it's all natural then it should be fine. Did you go through the whole disinfecting process?

[curlysister]

Not sure what you mean by grainy but all long as it's all natural then it should be fine. Did you go through the whole disinfecting process?

Play sand does not need to be 'disinfected' before adding it to a tank.

[Pumpkincrab]

It's all natural, and no, I just added it straight into the tank.

[curlysister]

Is it labelled 'play sand'?

[Pumpkincrab]

Yes, I got a 50lb bag from Home Depot.

[wodesorel]

You are good then!

[Pumpkincrab]

Thanks!

[FJrocks003]

Play sand does not need to be 'disinfected' before adding it to a tank.

I always disinfect mine anyway since the store I get in from sells a lot of chemicals and leaves it outside year round, not exactly necessary but I lie to be on the safe side.

[wodesorel]

Chemicals cannot be removed through disinfecting. Disinfecting only kills off living problems like bacteria and fungus.

[aussieJJDude]

Chemicals cannot be removed through disinfecting. Disinfecting only kills off living problems like bacteria and fungus.

Agreed, and even then, depending on the method used it will not kill all species of bacteria, as spores are prone to being resistant to most forms of decontamination (excluding sterilisation!).