Nature's Ocean Sand

newbcube · 10/27/2016, 02:18 PM

Has anyone used nature's ocean sand? How does it compare to carib sea sand? The nature's ocean seems to be a bit cheaper and offers 20lb bags instead of just 10 by carib sea. I'm assuming it shouldn't matter which one I choose since both are aragonite, but some more experienced guidance would be welcome.

mcgyvr · 10/27/2016, 04:14 PM

I'm sure I've used both over the years.. never remember a problem with either brand..

Bluefish9 · 10/27/2016, 04:25 PM

Cant comment on natures ocean. Caribsea on the other hand Ive used on each of my previous two builds. While its nice enough looking it took a lot of work to get it clean

Im in the middle of a new 150g build and Ive just discovered Tropic Eden sand... MAN this is nice stuff. Its really beautiful and even though I rinsed it, I honestly didn't need to. The water ran clear. Very clean stuff. Premium Aquatics caries it and another retailer that I cant remember at the moment

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schnebbles · 10/27/2016, 07:48 PM

I just put Tropic Eden in my tank. I didn't rinse because it said not to. I scooped out some of the white liquid. $33 a bag on ebay! 20#

V4Vendetta · 10/27/2016, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluefish9

Cant comment on natures ocean. Caribsea on the other hand Ive used on each of my previous two builds. While its nice enough looking it took a lot of work to get it clean

Im in the middle of a new 150g build and Ive just discovered Tropic Eden sand... MAN this is nice stuff. Its really beautiful and even though I rinsed it, I honestly didn't need to. The water ran clear. Very clean stuff. Premium Aquatics caries it and another retailer that I cant remember at the moment

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what size tropic eden sand is that?

Ou8me2 · 10/27/2016, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by schnebbles

I just put Tropic Eden in my tank. I didn't rinse because it said not to. I scooped out some of the white liquid. $33 a bag on eBay! 20#

Really I just skip the live sand and get 40lbs of Caribsea Dry Sand. I think I paid $43.00 last batch I bought on Ebay for 40lbs. It's not that hard to clean, to be honest. The best trick I learned was to fill a bucket up with 10 or so pounds at a time and sit the bucket in the bathtub and let the water flow gently enough that it slowly overflows. Walk away for a few minutes or run till it's clear. Which doesn't take that long.

10/27/2016, 02:18 PM	#1
newbcube Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 25	Nature's Ocean Sand Has anyone used nature's ocean sand? How does it compare to carib sea sand? The nature's ocean seems to be a bit cheaper and offers 20lb bags instead of just 10 by carib sea. I'm assuming it shouldn't matter which one I choose since both are aragonite, but some more experienced guidance would be welcome.

10/27/2016, 04:14 PM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	I'm sure I've used both over the years.. never remember a problem with either brand.. __________________ Who me?

10/27/2016, 04:25 PM	#3
Bluefish9 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Massapequa, NY Posts: 225	Cant comment on natures ocean. Caribsea on the other hand Ive used on each of my previous two builds. While its nice enough looking it took a lot of work to get it clean Im in the middle of a new 150g build and Ive just discovered Tropic Eden sand... MAN this is nice stuff. Its really beautiful and even though I rinsed it, I honestly didn't need to. The water ran clear. Very clean stuff. Premium Aquatics caries it and another retailer that I cant remember at the moment Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10/27/2016, 07:48 PM	#4
schnebbles Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 475	I just put Tropic Eden in my tank. I didn't rinse because it said not to. I scooped out some of the white liquid. $33 a bag on ebay! 20#