looking for sand

[rlklassy]

hello i need about 35 to 40 lbs of sand, not looking for crushed coral
i dont have a ton of cash so i am looking for cheap sand!but i can try and trade things for some also if i cant get enough.
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oh it can be dry to

 

[adoucette]

I have half a 5 gallon bucket you can have. Just let me know. I live in Littleton.

 

[adoucette]

Sorry, FYI its crushed coral.

 

[rlklassy]

aw darn lol i wont do crushed coral cause my gobys lol dang thank you tho!!!!

 

[kontogsl]

I used play sand from home depot in my tank and its doing great. Just rinse it well before putting it in.

 

[CRW Reef]

Re: looking for sand

I would be very, very cautious of using play sands from anywhere (maybe southdown if you can find it). Play sands often contain silica and those result in nasty algae issues and blooms ie. dinoflagellates and diatoms.

Interesting read talking about silcates and algae blooms.
http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/showthread.php?t=177010&page=2

 

[kontogsl]

I have done 2 tanks with it and have never had an issue.

 

[robert.talarico]

I would be very, very cautious of using play sands from anywhere (maybe southdown if you can find it). Play sands often contain silica and those result in nasty algae issues and blooms ie. dinoflagellates and diatoms.

Interesting read talking about silcates and algae blooms.
http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/showthread.php?t=177010&page=2

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[robert.talarico]

I have about 5lbs of live sand you can have if you want to seed some dry. I'm in Thornton

 

[Bajamike]

Catfish charlies has sand it is like .70 cents a pound