Has anyone tried Starblast blasting abrasive?

**The Goonch** · 01-17-2013, 09:17 PM

It is described as follows: "Starblast™ blasting abrasives are a loose blend of uniformly sized coarse and fine staurolite sands that have clean, rounded surfaces. There are three grades: Starblast™, Starblast™ XL, and Starblast™ Ultra."

I like the look of it, but I do not know if it is aquarium safe. Does anyone have any experiences with it?

beginragnarok · 01-17-2013, 11:34 PM

I can't speak positively, but it's most likely just a different brand "Black Beauty/Diamond" name of coal slag. Seems very popular right now. I use it. I like it. If it looks like tiny glass shards, kind of like sand then its coal slag.

Rinse it really well before use!

-Zach

**The Goonch** · 01-18-2013, 06:01 AM

Here is what it looks like:

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Wayne Dwops · 01-18-2013, 06:10 AM

ooh that is really pretty! I have no idea if it's aquarium safe or not though, sorry.

variable · 01-18-2013, 03:10 PM

I agree, it looks really nice. I found the Material Safety Data Sheet when looking for distributors

. I don't think I'll use it in my tank, but here's the info so you can decide for yourselves:
http://clemtex.com/literature/files/..._Starblast.pdf
Hope that helps!

**Hoppy** · 01-18-2013, 04:49 PM

It should be perfectly safe in an aquarium. It is insoluble in water, so nothing in it should leach into the water. I would go by price and appearance to decide if I wanted to use it.

**The Goonch** · 01-18-2013, 05:18 PM

Thanks for the replies. I may have to give it a try.

Steelwolve · 01-18-2013, 11:51 PM

Hi first of all, awesome name and avatar! Jeremy Wade = My hero! And the Goonch episode is the best fishing trip ever filmed! Is that you holding a Goonch??
Welcome to the forum, Im fairly new myself and have found this site an amazing resource.
As for the blasting media. I tried the Menards brand and found it to be very dirty and contained a ton of floating particles. I had to rinse it for 2 days! and by then I had half of the bag left. Then I went to Tractor Supply and found the black diamond brand I read about on here, MUCH better. The look is perfect for me and it didnt need rinsing at all after. I used it as a cap over MGOPM and so far I am very pleased. Good luck!

**The Goonch** · 01-19-2013, 12:07 AM

I am also a fan of River Monsters. I wish I could catch a fish that big! My avatar picture is courtesy of Google.

I am thinking of trying both the Starblast and Black Diamond/Beauty (2 different tanks). I was also considering Barton garnet abrasive. It seems to have an nice rose color to it.

BoxxerBoyDrew · 01-28-2013, 10:22 AM

Hey Goonch,

Where did you find the Starblast at? How much is it?

Thanks,
Drew

p.s. I am a huge fisherman, and 47.5lb Blue Cat is my record!

**The Goonch** · 01-28-2013, 10:44 PM

Unfortunately, I have not been able to locate Starblast locally. There are several places online that sell it (www.ntruddock.com for example), but the shipping is the deal breaker. There are also people on eBay selling it. I am looking for the 20/40 grit, but the 30/60 grit may work if I am careful.

01-17-2013, 09:17 PM	#1
The Goonch Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Henderson, KY Posts: 84	Has anyone tried Starblast blasting abrasive? It is described as follows: "Starblast™ blasting abrasives are a loose blend of uniformly sized coarse and fine staurolite sands that have clean, rounded surfaces. There are three grades: Starblast™, Starblast™ XL, and Starblast™ Ultra." I like the look of it, but I do not know if it is aquarium safe. Does anyone have any experiences with it?

01-17-2013, 11:34 PM	#2
beginragnarok Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Denver, Colorado, USA, Earth Posts: 176	I can't speak positively, but it's most likely just a different brand "Black Beauty/Diamond" name of coal slag. Seems very popular right now. I use it. I like it. If it looks like tiny glass shards, kind of like sand then its coal slag. Rinse it really well before use! -Zach __________________ 20L journal My 3 gallon egg Emersed Tub Club meber #15

01-18-2013, 06:01 AM	#3
The Goonch Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Henderson, KY Posts: 84	Here is what it looks like: <img id="ums_img_tooltip" class="UMSRatingIcon"><img id="ums_img_tooltip" class="UMSRatingIcon"><img id="ums_img_tooltip" class="UMSRatingIcon">

01-18-2013, 03:10 PM	#5
variable Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 34	I agree, it looks really nice. I found the Material Safety Data Sheet when looking for distributors. I don't think I'll use it in my tank, but here's the info so you can decide for yourselves: http://clemtex.com/literature/files/..._Starblast.pdf Hope that helps!

01-18-2013, 04:49 PM	#6
Hoppy Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (57/100%) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 17,286	It should be perfectly safe in an aquarium. It is insoluble in water, so nothing in it should leach into the water. I would go by price and appearance to decide if I wanted to use it. __________________ Hoppy

01-18-2013, 06:10 AM	#4
Wayne Dwops Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: san jose Posts: 173	ooh that is really pretty! I have no idea if it's aquarium safe or not though, sorry.

01-18-2013, 05:18 PM	#7
The Goonch Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Henderson, KY Posts: 84	Thanks for the replies. I may have to give it a try.

01-18-2013, 11:51 PM	#8
Steelwolve Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 65	Hi first of all, awesome name and avatar! Jeremy Wade = My hero! And the Goonch episode is the best fishing trip ever filmed! Is that you holding a Goonch?? Welcome to the forum, Im fairly new myself and have found this site an amazing resource. As for the blasting media. I tried the Menards brand and found it to be very dirty and contained a ton of floating particles. I had to rinse it for 2 days! and by then I had half of the bag left. Then I went to Tractor Supply and found the black diamond brand I read about on here, MUCH better. The look is perfect for me and it didnt need rinsing at all after. I used it as a cap over MGOPM and so far I am very pleased. Good luck!

01-19-2013, 12:07 AM	#9
The Goonch Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Henderson, KY Posts: 84	I am also a fan of River Monsters. I wish I could catch a fish that big! My avatar picture is courtesy of Google. I am thinking of trying both the Starblast and Black Diamond/Beauty (2 different tanks). I was also considering Barton garnet abrasive. It seems to have an nice rose color to it.

01-28-2013, 10:22 AM	#10
BoxxerBoyDrew Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Waco,Tx Posts: 613	Hey Goonch, Where did you find the Starblast at? How much is it? Thanks, Drew p.s. I am a huge fisherman, and 47.5lb Blue Cat is my record!

01-28-2013, 10:44 PM	#11
The Goonch Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Henderson, KY Posts: 84	Unfortunately, I have not been able to locate Starblast locally. There are several places online that sell it (www.ntruddock.com for example), but the shipping is the deal breaker. There are also people on eBay selling it. I am looking for the 20/40 grit, but the 30/60 grit may work if I am careful.

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