Sand filter

Built a  small separtate  sand  filter  for  vacuuming  pool so i dont  lose water  etc…    wondering  since  this is NOT MY MAIN filter    if   small  gravel and  play sand  would  work in it as a  subsitute for  regular   fitler  sand…  or   would there  be any ofter type of  filtration media  that would work  better etc…

Thank you for contacting Inyo. You’d only want to use what the manufacturer recommends in the owner’s manual. This is usually a #20 silica sand.