Which dry sand to buy?

anaya · 04/12/2011, 02:57 PM

has anyone used Bahama Aragonite sand from marcorocks?

looking for other good suggestions as well.

Thanks in advance
Antonio

nivekid · 04/12/2011, 03:01 PM

I ordered my dry rock from marco rocks and they were great. I didn't order any sand from them because I had read that is very fine and easily causes dust storms. Not sure if that is true though.

I use CaribSea Special Grade and like it a lot. Nice variation of small grain size and no dust storms.

davocean · 04/12/2011, 03:10 PM

Caribsea special floor grade here.

eho72 · 04/12/2011, 03:56 PM

The marco rocks are great. Sand on the other hand, not so much. I had to remove all of marcos sand and replace with Sea Floor special grade. Not fun.

Scungili · 04/12/2011, 06:00 PM

I like carib sea figi pink or there is another Samoa Pink from World Wide Imports. "0" grade seems to grow no algae on the actual particle but the smaller grade will be tougher to clean if that's what you intend. I would say if you plan to let your sand be, then go size "0" if not then what you suggested or Special Blend would be more for those who like to vacuum the sand bed often. However, the larger particles seem to darken (algae) over time, which I don't like.

anaya · 04/12/2011, 07:51 PM

sorry forgot to include it will be a DSB in a 75gal minimum of 6" not sure of exact poundage gimmie a sec to use the calculator.

calculator says I need 270lbs. So, I'm trying to avoid using all live sand to save some cash

Lynnmw1208 · 04/12/2011, 07:52 PM

I use tropic eden reeflakes

04/12/2011, 02:57 PM	#1
anaya Shh Lets Not talk Cost! Join Date: May 2010 Location: North East Tennessee Posts: 315	Which dry sand to buy? has anyone used Bahama Aragonite sand from marcorocks? looking for other good suggestions as well. Thanks in advance Antonio

04/12/2011, 03:10 PM	#3
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Caribsea special floor grade here. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

04/12/2011, 07:51 PM	#6
anaya Shh Lets Not talk Cost! Join Date: May 2010 Location: North East Tennessee Posts: 315	sorry forgot to include it will be a DSB in a 75gal minimum of 6" not sure of exact poundage gimmie a sec to use the calculator. calculator says I need 270lbs. So, I'm trying to avoid using all live sand to save some cash Last edited by anaya; 04/12/2011 at 07:54 PM. Reason: to add total sand needed

04/12/2011, 07:52 PM	#7
Lynnmw1208 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 3,306	I use tropic eden reeflakes __________________ equipment: Eshopps psk-200 skimmer, Mag 12 pump, 30gal sump, 2x 300w Finnex heaters, glass-holes 1500gph overflow kit with 3/4" return kits, 72" 8x36w t-5 AquaticLife light, 66lbs of LR, 150lbs of tropic eden reeflakes, 2 Koralia Evo 1400, JBJ ATO, BRS dual GFO/carbon reactors, Hydor smartwave Current Tank Info: 125gallon

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
New Tank Startup - Dry Rock / Dry Sand	milkman55	Reef Discussion	4	01/23/2010 08:44 PM
Live Sand vs. Dry Sand question	rEd86	Reef Discussion	1	04/25/2009 06:04 PM
Live Sand/Dry Sand	cjshorty06	New to the Hobby	5	02/05/2008 06:16 PM
where to buy dry sand?	reefnewbie54321	Do It Yourself	17	07/20/2006 09:12 PM
Where to buy dry sand?	reefnewbie54321	Reef Discussion	1	07/12/2006 06:18 PM

04/12/2011, 03:01 PM	#2
nivekid Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glendale, USA Posts: 282	I ordered my dry rock from marco rocks and they were great. I didn't order any sand from them because I had read that is very fine and easily causes dust storms. Not sure if that is true though. I use CaribSea Special Grade and like it a lot. Nice variation of small grain size and no dust storms.

04/12/2011, 03:56 PM	#4
eho72 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 322	The marco rocks are great. Sand on the other hand, not so much. I had to remove all of marcos sand and replace with Sea Floor special grade. Not fun.

04/12/2011, 06:00 PM	#5
Scungili Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: st petersburg Posts: 376	I like carib sea figi pink or there is another Samoa Pink from World Wide Imports. "0" grade seems to grow no algae on the actual particle but the smaller grade will be tougher to clean if that's what you intend. I would say if you plan to let your sand be, then go size "0" if not then what you suggested or Special Blend would be more for those who like to vacuum the sand bed often. However, the larger particles seem to darken (algae) over time, which I don't like.