[jlm86]

I have my 55G setup with Playsand, looks good.
Have Eheim Professional canister, and AquaClear 110 HOB..

Since the sand is so fine, should i use a sponge filter in the intakes of both these filters to prevent sand from clogging. Especially when aquascaping, cleaning etc?

 

[mattawan_cichlid]

I used play sand in one of my tanks, and it looked great. Whenever I would clean or do a water change or anything that would stir up the sand, I would turn off my filter for a minute or 2, then it would all settle down and the filter would start going again fine.

 

[exasperatus2002]

I use a marineland magnum 350 pro & an aquaclear on my tank with sand. works well but I didnt have a sponge on my intake and sucked up some sand which etched grooves in my impeller. I should have turned it off first.