What's everyone using for new Sand?

[meemoo]

I need to start a new tank with new sand just wondering what everyone is using brandwise these days. Kinda out of the loop

 

[jbishop]

I'm still using some left over southdown but I'm pretty sure there is a good sand at HD called "High Desert Play Sand".

 

[chew*]

I use ocean direct brand sand, cleaned in a 5g bucket and sifted through a fish net to pull out debris. It's about $37 for a 40lb bag.

 

[Furnman]

I found Caribesea @ Petsmart for $19.00 / bag. This was not a sale price.

 

[stingythingy45]

I'm still using some left over southdown but I'm pretty sure there is a good sand at HD called "High Desert Play Sand".

I have about 160+ lbs. of this in my display and another 20+ lbs. in my refugium and have never had any issues.It's very white and is calcium based(bubbles under vinegar).I have never had any issues with nitrate,have yet to register any.

 

[meemoo]

I have about 160+ lbs. of this in my display and another 20+ lbs. in my refugium and have never had any issues.It's very white and is calcium based(bubbles under vinegar).I have never had any issues with nitrate,have yet to register any.

Bob,
How long has your tank been set up? with no problems.

 

[meemoo]

I use ocean direct brand sand, cleaned in a 5g bucket and sifted through a fish net to pull out debris. It's about $37 for a 40lb bag.

Where did you get the ocean direct sand?

 

[stingythingy45]

Bob,
How long has your tank been set up? with no problems.

My 55 gallon ran for a year before I upgraded to my 90 gallon.
Then I just bought 2 more bags and added enough to have 4-5 inches in the display and fug.
You have to rinse the crap out of it first,about 20-30 lbs. at a time til it runs clear.This last time I used ro/di for the final rinse.

 

[jbishop]

My 55 gallon ran for a year before I upgraded to my 90 gallon.
Then I just bought 2 more bags and added enough to have 4-5 inches in the display and fug.
You have to rinse the crap out of it first,about 20-30 lbs. at a time til it runs clear.This last time I used ro/di for the final rinse.

I use Water change water to rinse it.

 

[stingythingy45]

I use Water change water to rinse it.

Good idea,that way you don't get nasties from tapwater in the sand.

 

[jbishop]

Good idea,that way you don't get nasties from tapwater in the sand.

Exactly. Plus I don't have to wait for RO/DI