Caribsea Sand

greg_mills · 12/12/2008, 02:33 AM

i've been looking on the website and i like the look of the Bahamas Oolite. Has anyone used this sand?

Also, is the ocean direct brand considered "live sand"? i'm thinking about getting a few bags of this stuff but i want to know what it will do and if its any good! thanks

Greg

sir_dudeguy · 12/12/2008, 02:42 AM

The oolite sand is really fine...so take that into consideration w/your powerheads. I personally love (and recommend) tons of flow, at least 20x turnover, but i start at like 30+...anyways, i like more flow than this sand can handle...blows everywhere. Otherwise, i much prefer the look of it over any other sand.

As far as the live stuff...i see no reason to spend the extra bucks on that over regular dry sand, when all your dry sand will become live w/in a few months anyways... Just a marketing gimmick IMO..

RobNJ · 12/12/2008, 07:22 AM

personally, I find the carib sea aragamax sugar sized said to be the best. don't waste your money on any live sand, get a cup ful from a friend to seed or just give a few months.

I get 30 lb bags from the local PetSmart fro 18.99

billdogg · 12/12/2008, 07:57 AM

+1 on petsmart - 19.99 here in columbus

RobNJ · 12/12/2008, 05:00 PM

just was over there, and the price is now up to 19.99, inflation! Still no delivery fees!!

12/12/2008, 02:33 AM	#1
greg_mills Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 44	Caribsea Sand i've been looking on the website and i like the look of the Bahamas Oolite. Has anyone used this sand? Also, is the ocean direct brand considered "live sand"? i'm thinking about getting a few bags of this stuff but i want to know what it will do and if its any good! thanks Greg

12/12/2008, 02:42 AM	#2
sir_dudeguy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 10,841	The oolite sand is really fine...so take that into consideration w/your powerheads. I personally love (and recommend) tons of flow, at least 20x turnover, but i start at like 30+...anyways, i like more flow than this sand can handle...blows everywhere. Otherwise, i much prefer the look of it over any other sand. As far as the live stuff...i see no reason to spend the extra bucks on that over regular dry sand, when all your dry sand will become live w/in a few months anyways... Just a marketing gimmick IMO.. __________________ TAKE...LUCK!!!

12/12/2008, 07:57 AM	#4
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	+1 on petsmart - 19.99 here in columbus __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

12/12/2008, 07:22 AM	#3
RobNJ Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Posts: 945	personally, I find the carib sea aragamax sugar sized said to be the best. don't waste your money on any live sand, get a cup ful from a friend to seed or just give a few months. I get 30 lb bags from the local PetSmart fro 18.99

12/12/2008, 05:00 PM	#5
RobNJ Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Posts: 945	just was over there, and the price is now up to 19.99, inflation! Still no delivery fees!!