Non- Glittery Black Sand?

Is there any brands of black sand that's not glittery, or at least less glittery than others? I really want black sand in my aquarium but I'm not fond of glittery substrates. I was thinking black tahitian moon sand but I can't find much on how glittery it is. Does anyone have experience with this sand? Or does anyone know of black sand that has none or reduced glitter?

Thanks in advance!

 

I have National Geographic black sand, just from Petsmart. No glittering that I can tell, although I'm having a hard time imagining what you mean by "glittering" sand.

 

Have you dried the standard imaginitarium sand, doesn't seem to sparkle to me.

 

I have National Geographic black sand, just from Petsmart. No glittering that I can tell, although I'm having a hard time imagining what you mean by "glittering" sand.

This is what I mean by glittering. The light catches on particles that aren't black and give it a glittery, or shiny if you prefer, appearance.

 

ah I see. Well most sand will look not sparkly in the bag, but once you add water and a bright light, it will be sparkly. Sorry, I don't know if that is avoidable, especially with black sand.

 

ah I see. Well most sand will look not sparkly in the bag, but once you add water and a bright light, it will be sparkly. Sorry, I don't know if that is avoidable, especially with black sand.

That's why I was wondering if there were brands that were less glittery than others. Maybe I'll just go for a dark tan or something then

ah I see. Well most sand will look not sparkly in the bag, but once you add water and a bright light, it will be sparkly. Sorry, I don't know if that is avoidable, especially with black sand.

Normally it wouldn't bother me if I planned on fish, but I want to stock shrimp so I'll be focusing on tiny critters on the sand so it will be far more noticeable. Thanks for your help though.

 

No problem, hopefully you find what your looking for!

 

No problem, hopefully you find what your looking for!

Thanks

 

Is there any brands of black sand that's not glittery, or at least less glittery than others? I really want black sand in my aquarium but I'm not fond of glittery substrates. I was thinking black tahitian moon sand but I can't find much on how glittery it is. Does anyone have experience with this sand? Or does anyone know of black sand that has none or reduced glitter?

Thanks in advance!

I know exactly what you mean. And yes the Tahitian Moon Sand is a bit glittery or has a sparkle to it. Your best bet would be Petco’s Imagitarium or National Geographic Black Sand which you can get at Petsmart.

I took this picture a year ago because I was torn on what I wanted to do.

Left- Tahitain Moon Sand
Middle- Flourite Black Sand
Right- Imagitarium Black Sand

 

I know exactly what you mean. And yes the Tahitian Moon Sand is a bit glittery or has a sparkle to it. Your best bet would be Petco’s Imagitarium or National Geographic Black Sand which you can get at Petsmart.

I took this picture a year ago because I was torn on what I wanted to do.

Left- Tahitain Moon Sand
Middle- Flourite Black Sand
Right- Imagitarium Black Sand
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Thanks. The imagitarium does look good, but it also looks a bit coarse. I plan on kuhli's so they need a fine substrate. I actually think I'm just going to go for caribsea's super naturals sunset gold sand.

 

Thanks. The imagitarium does look good, but it also looks a bit coarse. I plan on kuhli's so they need a fine substrate. I actually think I'm just going to go for caribsea's super naturals sunset gold sand.

The Sunset Gold is my personal favorite. I had that before I upgraded to my 75g. I regret switching it out. It’s super soft too.

 

The Sunset Gold is my personal favorite. I had that before I upgraded to my 75g. I regret switching it out. It’s super soft too.

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Beautiful tank. I'm glad its soft, it's what I was hoping for .