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what sand should i use?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by kimbo, Dec 15, 2012.

  1. Dec 15, 2012 #1
    kimbo

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    i am starting a 30 gallon cube. i planned on using live rock to seed the sand, but i am not sure what sand to use. i read somewhere that menards or home depot has sand that people use in saltwater tanks. if this is true does anyone know what it is called?
     
  2. Dec 15, 2012 #2
    Big John

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    Why not just use "live sand" I'm sure AC&C has some.
    I haven't heard of anyone using sand from Home Depot.
     
  3. Dec 15, 2012 #3
    JB Marion

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    You'll be hard pressed to find good aragonite based sand at a hardware store. They used to sell a brand called SouthDown but it hasn't been available for years.

    You won't need much sand for a 30. Either get some live sand from a fellow reefer on here or one of the local shops.
     
  4. Dec 15, 2012 #4
    mikesams05p71

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    When I moved my 75 I bought dry sand from petco. Believe its called marine sand. Nice fine bright white sand. And its only like $6 for 10 lb bag. It does a good job of stayin put too
     
  5. Dec 15, 2012 #5
    kimbo

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    Thanks guys! I went ahead and picked some up at the pet shop.
     

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