Comments on: The Honest Truth About Black Diamond Blasting Sand Safety in Aquarium

By: aquadmin

aquadmin — Fri, 23 May 2025 11:40:52 +0000

In reply to Susan. Hey, I have not had any issues using it in a prior shrimp tank I had, and I do not believe the grade mattered in that tank either. Thanks for the comment!

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 23 May 2025 09:24:17 +0000

Is black diamond sand safe for shrimps and what grade should I use?

By: Momchil

Momchil — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:02:23 +0000

In reply to Dave.

Thanks!

I don’t have experience with that kind of setup in particular but I don’t think you should worry. I know of people who have done it in thier Mbuna tanks and there were no complaints in that regard.

Go wild, IMO.

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:40:42 +0000

Great article. I used BDBS in all my tanks. What are your thoughts about mixing the sand with aragonite sand to save some money? My mbuna tank has mostly aragonite currently. I’ve read that mixing could cause the sand to compact more.

By: Momchil

Momchil — Mon, 22 May 2023 13:47:44 +0000

In reply to Frog.

Take the leap, Frog.

Medium grade should do the job. Finer grades keep better and would probably be easier for sand sifters to go through. The latter is just speculation though. Either way, you should be good as there are tons of people already using the thing. 🙂

By: Frog

Frog — Sun, 21 May 2023 22:29:26 +0000

This article is the closest thing I have found for making an informed decision. Thank you. However, I still am reluctant about using it for my geophagus. Maybe, I should just buy it to see for myself. Would medium grade be okay for the sifters?

By: Johnny

Johnny — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:59:55 +0000

https://www.blackdiamondabrasives.com/products/

which Black Diamond type are you using?

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 23:41:27 +0000

Great info. Wandering about using this as filter media in a pond filter?

By: HL Talbert

HL Talbert — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:58:58 +0000

You recommended one tab, “for every diameter of 10 inches.” I assume you’re referring to plant or plant “bunch” diameter. Please clarify and thanks for your article. I found it to be extremely well-written and a valuable introduction to setting up a planted tank.

Best regards!

By: NILADRI BURMAN

NILADRI BURMAN — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 16:13:44 +0000

In reply to Gary. From where black diamond sand made of?