Need Input on Type of Sand

[The Ng Thing]

I'd like to replace my sand bed in my 10g but I need help choosing some new sand. Just so the discussion stays on topic, I understand how things cycle and have already determined a plan to replace the sand, I just need to choose what type.

I currently have "Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Substrate" but as you can see below it has a mixture of sand and shells.

I'd prefer it to be

1) Sand sifter safe e.g. fairly uniform grain (I have a YWG, Pistol Shrimp, nassarius snails)
2) White
3) Not too fine that it looks like powder
4) Not play sand

I was looking at the Bahama Aragonite sand by MarcoRocks but in his picture it seems too fine. I didn't want to get fine sand for a couple reasons:

1) "Dust" storms
2) Too fine for my pistol shrimp to "build" with - I don't know if this is a legitimate reason, the grain distribution that I currently have makes it easy for him to stack sand without the aid of shells/rubble.

I think the sand I have right now is too coarse at least for sand sifters because of the various shells. What do you guys have for suggestions?

 

[The Ng Thing]

I really like this one: "Red Sea Reef Base" but from the looks of it it is discontinued.

 

[Dfrontiero89]

I use the natures ocean sand that is very fine and it is great. Very white and although very fine doesn't create sand storms when my goby or pistol is digging or anything.

 

[Duff485]

I currently have Marco sand and I get occasional dust storms 2 years later. My shrimp moves it with ease and I think he actually likes using shells to barricade the sand though.

That being said, I've been trying to plan things for my next build and I also want different sand. I've heard nothing but great reviews for Caribsea's "special grade reef sand". it's supposedly the perfect gain size even for shrimps and other sand sifters. You should definitely check it out!

 

[twiddledog]

Tropic Eden mini flakes..or the sugar size..both great. Nice white color and does not blow around.

 

[mchartier]

I used a mix of the Carib Sea Reef Special Grade Reef sand and Aragamax Sugar-Sized sand, but if it was not for my wrasse I would not have any sand.

 

[The Ng Thing]

Thanks for the input guys!