Can I use normal sand like potting sand in an aquarium? The substrate is too pricey and I'm just a beginner. - Quora
![Hi, I'm putting together a 29 and 37 gallon aquariums in my preschool. In my planted tank at home I used Eco Complete and aquarium sand, but we don't have the budget Hi, I'm putting together a 29 and 37 gallon aquariums in my preschool. In my planted tank at home I used Eco Complete and aquarium sand, but we don't have the budget](https://i.redd.it/j41zg7yxll2a1.jpg)
Hi, I'm putting together a 29 and 37 gallon aquariums in my preschool. In my planted tank at home I used Eco Complete and aquarium sand, but we don't have the budget
![I just got this new tank and I completely forgot to rinse the sand substrate before putting it in. What do I do? : r/Aquariums I just got this new tank and I completely forgot to rinse the sand substrate before putting it in. What do I do? : r/Aquariums](https://preview.redd.it/6b53a4wr4op71.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=6b541e1447cf0f88fc10a2a07756d64270f7d2c5)