Question: Need advice on sand

[Mama Mia]

:smile: Good Evening to everyone,
I bought a 50 lbs. bag of "Play Sand" from my local Home Depot, I was washing it as I have read on here, well the water got almost clear after ALOT of rinsing I might add, then I noticed these little sparkling grains very small and a silver color.
I was wondering if anyone else has noticed this. Did I get the wrong sand? Should I use it or not?
I do not want to use anything that will hurt my guy.
Please if anyone can help me it will be greatly appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.

 

[ciele02]

Hi, I use play sand in my tank. I found some that was double washed already and I rinse mine in red hot water, to help kill any possible bacteria, them rinse in lots cold water. I have noticed some sparkly particles in mine but I think it's really just refraction off the surface on some of the grains depending on if they have a flat area on the grain i have had no problems with mine and found it very easy to clean and because it is so fine you can see their little footprints which is super cute

 

[DeCypher]

Play sand is very good for axolotls, cheap easy and effective. Any form of pet store sand that is NOT made from coral will work too. Something with a rock base [not mineral]. Coral and minerals cause issues with the water's chemistry.