1. Sep 25, 2016 #1
   Marion, IA

   AdamLawrence Well-Known ReefKeeper

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   I need to buy new sand does anyone know where a good place to buy dry sand i need roughly 350 lbs. Thanks
   
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2. Sep 25, 2016 #2
   Cedar Rapids, IA

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   some place with free shipping at least.
   This is what I use Marine Aquarium Substrate: CaribSea Seaflor Special Grade Reef Sand and pretty sure I got it from Drs Foster and smith as well.
   Marco rocks also sells sand. Not sure the grain size, but the pricing looks pretty decent for the 140# ~140 Lb Bahama Aragonite Sand (Shipping included)(*All sand ships USPS priority mail*)

    
3. Sep 25, 2016 #3
   Marion, IA

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   That's what i found to.
   I wasnt planning on buying sand went to wash the sand that i had and it is black and i washed some of it but it was stil grey and i dont want to use it in the dt will probably use it for a remote deep sand bed.
   
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4. Sep 25, 2016 #4
   Iowa City

   MadManMadrid Well-Known ReefKeeper

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   I used a power washer to clean my sand out worked like a charm and it was black like that to start

    
5. Sep 25, 2016 #5
   Marion, IA

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   How much did you loose while power washing it
   
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6. Sep 25, 2016 #6
   Iowa City

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   Not much i put it in a pretty tall toate stuck the powerwasher to the bottom and it basically causes the sand to almost turn to a liquid and washed it clean. Took 20mins including setting up the washer.

    
7. Sep 26, 2016 #7
   West Des Moines, IA

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   I did the 5g bucket routine, 1g of sand then garden hose sprayer, full blast, fill up, let settle for a minute, pour off, repeat 5x. Takes a while but works well

    

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