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02-23-2007, 08:16 PM
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This might sound stupid... but could you actually break up sand to a smaller grain using a rolling pin or blender. I never tried it, and was curious if you were actually serious or if you were kidding. I would think that would be difficult, as well as a sure fire way to kill a blender.
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02-23-2007, 10:05 PM
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I believe we were kidding 
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02-26-2007, 10:49 AM
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I HOPE they were kidding!
Sand is basicly small rocks. It would do a serious number on any blender or bladed blender. It would take a mill type process to make it finer.
A very BIG mill!
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02-26-2007, 10:54 AM
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Yeah I tried the blender....it broke...and tore up the inside bad lol......
Ok, so not really, Ill have to look into what Zane said and someone else about exo terra sand.
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02-26-2007, 02:27 PM
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okay, so I can redeem myself from not being a total idiot. I understand that sand is small rocks, I have never actually seen like calci-sand and things like that I wasn't sure if you could break it up.
I should hope you wouldn't put sand in a blender or just beat it. I know you can break down carbonate sand (pink sand, reef sand), we do it all the time in the lab, and I know that most sand is actually VERY hard little rocks.
I have a degree guys, in science no less, I'm not as stupid as that question made me sound, although I do have my moments, it was a long day at work.
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02-26-2007, 03:03 PM
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Would sand for marine tanks (like oolite sand) be suitable for what you need ?
You would be able to find it as small as 0.2-0.5 millimeter
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02-26-2007, 04:56 PM
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Oolite is pretty decent stuff to use. It's a round, meadium type sand which hardly clumps (Certain circumstances causes this) and kinda looks neat. This is one of the sands I was referring to in the Marine stores. Just go for the larger sizes if possible. I am using this stuff.
Just remember to watch out for Silica. If you see any bags making mention of Quartz, stay clear of that. (One in the same.)
EDIT: Some play sand is also Oolite sands, so read the lables because some is also made from Quartz(Silica). Just another option for you.
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02-27-2007, 09:23 AM
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Just out of curiosity what is it about the quartz that makes it so bad?
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Part of Quartz is silica. Most sands are full of crystalline silica dust which can lead to illnesses like silicosis. Silica is basically glass, and breathing in the dust from the height your animals will be present to it will really be unpleasant.
It can also be considered as a sort of crystal.
Silica just isn't fun. I guess there's a limited amount in play sand, but with the height and size comparison, of us versus them, they will still possibly get a healthy dose of dust in their lungs. Plus all of it's varities, IIRC, are a sharp sand base. Clumping can be easily done as well with certain varities.
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Ok I know this an old thread.
Ive looked at the
Zoo Med Repti Sand- Pure, very fine quartz desert sand is the ideal substrate for a variety of desert dwelling reptiles including Bearded Dragons, Leopard Geckos, Sand Boas and more. Stimulates natural digging and burrowing behavior; also an excellent egg-laying medium for many reptiles.
Exo Terras- • Natural desert sand, no added dyes or chemicals
• Creates a natural and attractive desert environment
• Excellent heat conductor
• Stimulates natural digging and burrowing behavior
• Suitable as egg-laying substrate
Exo Terra's TerrariumSand is natural desert sand with no added dyes or chemicals. The sand has been sifted to remove impurities and to obtain a homogenous sand grain size.
Substrates in natural terrariums have many functions and are not only there for decoration purposes.
They play a very important role in the determination of the terrarium's micro climate. Digging and burrowing reptiles have different needs than tree dwelling species, whereas desert animals prefer yet another type of substrate.
Im not sure what to use. Ill be going to a pet shop tmr so Ill see what they have. Hope some one lets me know sooon. Which would be the best
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