Since I am just guessing I'll say zeolite.
I have heard of some shipping with it.
Received some fish a few times now with blue sand in the bag. I am guessing its either an ammonia absorber or has biological activity for processing ammonia and nitrites. I have received pieces of biofilters before in the bag but this was the first time I received sand. I was wondering if any of you have seen it or know where one can buy it...I am just curious. It seems to work well what ever it is.
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Since I am just guessing I'll say zeolite.
I have heard of some shipping with it.
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It almost looks like this stuff, pardon my scientific explanation.
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Chuck it does look very similar... I wonder if theres a generic version that has a smaller grain for commercial applications.
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I was also going to guess zeolite - it's used for ammonia absorption. My assumption would be that there is a supplier that carries a smaller grain than I can find online. Either that, or a little percussive persuasion to get them into smaller pieces for shipping.
They also make kitty litter with zeolite I believe.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clinoptilolite is a natural zeolite