Sand question

[Loveall]

Is quikrete plays and supposed to come already sand castle constite

[Kermie16]

No. I spray mine with FW (I believe some crabbers use MSW but I think that is a personal choice) until it reaches sand castle consistency . Main thing when spraying with MSW is to keep in mind that although the water will eventually evaporate, the salt will not.


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[GotButterflies]

The all purpose sand is a clay based sand. It kind of is sand castle consistency, but I used marine salt water to make mine perfect. Their play sand is loose, and you would need to add marine salt water to it as well.

HCA recommends marine salt water becomes it helps keep bacteria blooms from happening. It also mimics the beach. Some crabbers use dechlorinated fresh water instead.

Edit: spraying daily to keep moist you would use dechlorinated fresh water like Kermie mentioned

Also, if you mix it 5 parts sand to 1 part eco earth that helps keep it moist as well

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[KTM200xc]

That's what I have been using for a few years now. I pour a little in and then wet it down pretty good and keep doing that. I use fresh water for that. I also mix in layers of coconut soil soaked in saltwater. It might not be the best but it stays humid, decent tunnels, and they molt good in it. And for less then $5.00 for a 50 pound bag at home depot its hard to beat.

[Loveall]

Thx was surprised by the texture when I opened the bag but after playing with it brought home to tinys yesterday they seem happy I hope they go down for a moot soon got them from pet smart that place is evil but my niece loves them
Thx again for the help

[GotButterflies]

Good luck!


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