Moist play sand

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crabby33
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Moist play sand

Post by crabby33 » Mon Sep 04, 2017 1:02 pm

I just got back home from my parents' house yesterday and while I was there, I gathered some Quikrete Play Sand for my crabs that was already moist. Is that good quality? I believe it was purchased at the Walmart in my hometown.
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Kellie
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Re: Moist play sand

Post by Kellie » Mon Sep 04, 2017 1:48 pm

A lot of people recommend Quikrete. It's not what I use, but I believe it should be fine. When transferring the sand though keep a close eye on it to make sure there isn't anything abnormal or any weird smells. Also check to make sure the bag isn't ripped somewhere.
I've added new sand twice (when I made my first habitat, and yesterday when I upgraded to a 20L) and unfortunately I couldn't get my hands on non-moist sand either time. However, it smelled fine and I sifted through it and my crabs are doing brilliantly!

Maybe someone more informed can weigh in, but if you make sure to check the sand for contaminants I'm sure it will be ok.
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Sylah
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Moist play sand

Post by Sylah » Mon Sep 04, 2017 2:04 pm

crabby33 wrote:I just got back home from my parents' house yesterday and while I was there, I gathered some Quikrete Play Sand for my crabs that was already moist. Is that good quality? I believe it was purchased at the Walmart in my hometown.
I'm a newbie to crabs but I read you can wash and bake the sand. I baked mine last time 250F for an hour. You can probably get away with less time but I was being extra careful...
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Re: Moist play sand

Post by Happyhermiehome » Mon Sep 04, 2017 2:46 pm

I use quickcrete straight from the bag. I like it. The crabs like it and it seems pretty clean.It likely just got wet from the hose in the garden center or perhaps it got rained on? you could rinse it to be sure. I rinsed a bag in a 5gal bucket once with a hose. Stuck the hose down in the sand till the water ran clear. It worked but I had a heck of a time getting it dry enough to put in the tank. I didn't feel like baking it I ended up dumping it out on a trash bag and letting it dry outside in the sun and Took forever.
Livin' the Crazy crab life :P
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Re: Moist play sand

Post by crabby33 » Mon Sep 04, 2017 4:21 pm

It got rained on but it was moist enough to put in the tank.
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Re: Moist play sand

Post by Happyhermiehome » Mon Sep 04, 2017 4:35 pm

crabby33 wrote:It got rained on but it was moist enough to put in the tank.
Oh okay I'm sure it's fine then :)
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