CaribeaSea special grade sand?

Slammed01 · 10/02/2014, 12:21 AM

What's everyone's opinions on this sand? Upgrading my tank and starting with fresh sand. Is this sand OK for gobys and snails? Pics would be great if your running it!!

How much should I get for a shallow sand bed 1-2" in 54 corner?

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_viewit...sMoaAlA98P8HAQ

Sugar Magnolia · 10/02/2014, 05:54 AM

Save your money and buy dry aragonite. Caribsea also sells special grade Seafloor sand. Same grain size, much cheaper. It's what I used in several tanks.

discocarp · 10/02/2014, 06:01 AM

I like the caribsea special, I think its a nice small-but-not-too-small grain size. I completely agree with Sugar though, buy the dry version:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...fm?pcatid=7326

A sea K · 10/02/2014, 06:05 AM

Here you go, from the RC home page
http://www.reefcentral.com/index.php...bed-calculator
Easy way to determine how much sand.

Amoore311 · 10/02/2014, 12:46 PM

I love it, but as with the previous posters....save some cash and buy the dry stuff if you can.

Slammed01 · 10/02/2014, 01:12 PM

Thank you, I will go dry and seed with a cup of my sand or just you my love rock. Not sure if that calculator is accurate for a corner tank, said 84 lbs lol

A sea K · 10/02/2014, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammed01

Thank you, I will go dry and seed with a cup of my sand or just you my love rock. Not sure if that calculator is accurate for a corner tank, said 84 lbs lol

Probably closer than you think. I used it for my 30gal and it said 60lbs for a 2" bed. I had 45 lbs and it covered to a depth of about 1-1/2".
Just start with whatever makes you feel comfortable and you can always add more later.

Slammed01 · 10/08/2014, 01:36 PM

any difference in the below, getting ready to order 40 lbs

seafloor special grade 40 lbs $42:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...fm?pcatid=7326

alive special grade reef $20 @ 20/lbs
http://www.amazon.com/CaribSea-Arag-.../dp/B0002DH0YO
or

Super Reef $55 for 40lbs:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CaribSea-Dry...item4d1a10d0d8

drew2007 · 10/08/2014, 04:21 PM

Go with the caribsea seaflor special grade. It's perfect grain size IMO. If your tank is gonna have a lot of flow this sand stays put. Doesn't blow around. The second one u have listed is live sand. Waste of money!

Slammed01 · 10/08/2014, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by drew2007

Go with the caribsea seaflor special grade. It's perfect grain size IMO. If your tank is gonna have a lot of flow this sand stays put. Doesn't blow around. The second one u have listed is live sand. Waste of money!

Something just live? Doesn't that reduce the cycle? I think it's almost the same price

drew2007 · 10/08/2014, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammed01

Something just live? Doesn't that reduce the cycle? I think it's almost the same price

No it doesn't reduce the cycle. If anything it will kick start your cycle but still a waste of money. How live is it really? How long has it been in the bag? Not much alive in it guaranteed. For what ur paying in "live" sand your getting half the amount versus dry. Go with dry sand and seed with live sand from a fellow hobbyist tank or maybe your local fish store can give you a cup. Over time the sand will become live on its own.

Slammed01 · 10/08/2014, 04:32 PM

Gotcha good way of putting it as far as weight. Never thought about it like that.. May can sand from my old in a bucket wet I can rinse or the current 29.

drew2007 · 10/08/2014, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammed01

Gotcha good way of putting it as far as weight. Never thought about it like that.. May can sand from my old in a bucket wet I can rinse or the current 29.

Yea u can seed from ur old setup. For sure. All that dry will become live eventually regardless if you seed it or not.

Slammed01 · 10/08/2014, 09:30 PM

Any better deal, ready to order!

http://m.petsmart.com/h5/hub?id=%2Ff...id-300072?null

drew2007 · 10/09/2014, 10:20 AM

The problem with ordering sand online is shipping cost. The weight is killer. I was gonna order mine online but I shopped around locally and found the caribsea seaflor for $40 a bag.

Slammed01 · 10/09/2014, 09:38 PM

True!

10/02/2014, 12:21 AM	#1
Slammed01 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, Ca 925 Posts: 416	CaribeaSea special grade sand? What's everyone's opinions on this sand? Upgrading my tank and starting with fresh sand. Is this sand OK for gobys and snails? Pics would be great if your running it!! How much should I get for a shallow sand bed 1-2" in 54 corner? http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_viewit...sMoaAlA98P8HAQ __________________ 46 Gallon Bowfront Homemade Canopy Emperor 400,Seaclone 100, Reefbreeders value 24" 120watt LEDs, 2 Koralia 750s Current Tank Info: 54 Gallon corner on order

10/02/2014, 05:54 AM	#2
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Save your money and buy dry aragonite. Caribsea also sells special grade Seafloor sand. Same grain size, much cheaper. It's what I used in several tanks. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

10/02/2014, 06:05 AM	#4
A sea K Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Branford Fl Posts: 3,024	Here you go, from the RC home page http://www.reefcentral.com/index.php...bed-calculator Easy way to determine how much sand. __________________ I am not a pro so excuse me if I'm wrong. Current Tank Info: 30gal Deep Blue rimless 9/10/2014, 80gal Deep Blue rimless 40gal sump/refugium 9/11/16 LPS reef, 2 x Kessil A160 with a single Maxspect Razor, RO Prime 150INT skimmer, Sicce 3 return pump, Vortech MP40 and MP10

10/02/2014, 12:46 PM	#5
Amoore311 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ulster County, NY Posts: 2,521	I love it, but as with the previous posters....save some cash and buy the dry stuff if you can. __________________ 30 Gallon FOWLR 2004-2006 90 Gallon LPS Reef 2006-2008 180 Gallon SPS Reef 2008-20012 100 Gallon Custom Rimless Mixed Reef 2012-2014 29 Gallon Biocube Reef! Current Current Tank Info: 29 Gallon Biocube, StevesLED Upgrade, Neptune Apex

10/02/2014, 01:12 PM	#6
Slammed01 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, Ca 925 Posts: 416	Thank you, I will go dry and seed with a cup of my sand or just you my love rock. Not sure if that calculator is accurate for a corner tank, said 84 lbs lol __________________ 46 Gallon Bowfront Homemade Canopy Emperor 400,Seaclone 100, Reefbreeders value 24" 120watt LEDs, 2 Koralia 750s Current Tank Info: 54 Gallon corner on order

10/02/2014, 06:01 AM	#3
discocarp Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 2,707	I like the caribsea special, I think its a nice small-but-not-too-small grain size. I completely agree with Sugar though, buy the dry version: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...fm?pcatid=7326

10/08/2014, 01:36 PM	#8
Slammed01 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, Ca 925 Posts: 416	any difference in the below, getting ready to order 40 lbs seafloor special grade 40 lbs $42: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...fm?pcatid=7326 alive special grade reef $20 @ 20/lbs http://www.amazon.com/CaribSea-Arag-.../dp/B0002DH0YO or Super Reef $55 for 40lbs: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CaribSea-Dry...item4d1a10d0d8 __________________ 46 Gallon Bowfront Homemade Canopy Emperor 400,Seaclone 100, Reefbreeders value 24" 120watt LEDs, 2 Koralia 750s Current Tank Info: 54 Gallon corner on order

10/08/2014, 04:21 PM	#9
drew2007 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 976	Go with the caribsea seaflor special grade. It's perfect grain size IMO. If your tank is gonna have a lot of flow this sand stays put. Doesn't blow around. The second one u have listed is live sand. Waste of money! __________________ 110g rimless, Elite Aquatics sump, JNS ConeS Co2, ATI Sunpower, Vortech, Digital Aquatics RKE

10/08/2014, 04:32 PM	#12
Slammed01 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, Ca 925 Posts: 416	Gotcha good way of putting it as far as weight. Never thought about it like that.. May can sand from my old in a bucket wet I can rinse or the current 29. __________________ 46 Gallon Bowfront Homemade Canopy Emperor 400,Seaclone 100, Reefbreeders value 24" 120watt LEDs, 2 Koralia 750s Current Tank Info: 54 Gallon corner on order

10/08/2014, 09:30 PM	#14
Slammed01 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, Ca 925 Posts: 416	Any better deal, ready to order! http://m.petsmart.com/h5/hub?id=%2Ff...id-300072?null __________________ 46 Gallon Bowfront Homemade Canopy Emperor 400,Seaclone 100, Reefbreeders value 24" 120watt LEDs, 2 Koralia 750s Current Tank Info: 54 Gallon corner on order

10/09/2014, 10:20 AM	#15
drew2007 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 976	The problem with ordering sand online is shipping cost. The weight is killer. I was gonna order mine online but I shopped around locally and found the caribsea seaflor for $40 a bag. __________________ 110g rimless, Elite Aquatics sump, JNS ConeS Co2, ATI Sunpower, Vortech, Digital Aquatics RKE

10/09/2014, 09:38 PM	#16
Slammed01 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, Ca 925 Posts: 416	True! __________________ 46 Gallon Bowfront Homemade Canopy Emperor 400,Seaclone 100, Reefbreeders value 24" 120watt LEDs, 2 Koralia 750s Current Tank Info: 54 Gallon corner on order