Custom Tanks

[ReeferMedic]

Test the sand before you use it as many beaches in New England areas has silica based sand as I was told.
But if you find an area with carbonate based sand, please share.

I sure will.

 

[ReeferMedic]

I sure will.

One thing I never understood about the silica thing is that glass also has silica in it????

 

[ReeferMedic]

I used ESV Oolithic sand in my tank.
That sand is still listed as available on the ESV website, though I’m not sure they offer retail sales or sell direct to hobbyists, any local store that carries ESV products should be able to order it.

CaribSea also offers oolite sand and I think CaribSea products are on sale this week at Premium Aquatics.

Regarding the posts about deep sand bed or no deep sand sand bed, I read through the posts in this thread and you’re not doing one here any favors with the passive aggressive “old ways” posts and backhand “imo” comments. It’s kind of uncalled for here.

You can be extremely successful with or without sand in your reef tank, it’s all about preference and proper care.

My frag tank has no sand, and it works for me there, so point taken.

That’s my point Mike. Thank you. I really hope this club isn’t filled with people with his attitude. Glad to see you still here Mike! We will see each other sooner than later hopefully.

 

[ReeferMedic]

The deep sand bed getting someone upset is kinda funny . I had a 5 inch dsb in a reef no skimmer no water changes for 15+ years was the best tank I ever had running but to say it don’t work anymore is a load of crap . Stop being so salty already over the topic .25 million was to wipe your a** still comes out clean ……..

Thank you!

 

[afboundguy]

Think this is quite enough and the thread has de-railed from it's original intention...