which sand you have chose?

RNhep · 05/12/2016, 06:47 PM

Hi guys
which sand does everyone going with? which one have lot of fine grid and can't stay put and which are heavier that doesn't get blow around by powerhead. thanks

Reeferz412 · 05/12/2016, 06:51 PM

I use Caribsea Aragamax or Aragalive. I have setup most tanks using Aragalive to expedite the cycling process. In my personal tanks I have used Aragamax. Both have the same grade and is heavier so powerheads have a harder time kicking up the sand. I used fine grain sand in my DSB in my sump.

GimpyFin · 05/12/2016, 06:52 PM

The caribsea special grade reef sand is pretty popular as it's a little more coarse and doesn't blow around a lot. I use the caribsea bahamas oolite which is a very fine sand. I like the look of the fine sand, but it does blow around easy if you're not careful.

RNhep · 05/13/2016, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Reeferz412

I use Caribsea Aragamax or Aragalive. I have setup most tanks using Aragalive to expedite the cycling process. In my personal tanks I have used Aragamax. Both have the same grade and is heavier so powerheads have a harder time kicking up the sand. I used fine grain sand in my DSB in my sump.

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Originally Posted by GimpyFin

The caribsea special grade reef sand is pretty popular as it's a little more coarse and doesn't blow around a lot. I use the caribsea bahamas oolite which is a very fine sand. I like the look of the fine sand, but it does blow around easy if you're not careful.

Thanks guys for the input I will have to go with one of the heavy one.

Goatonfly · 05/13/2016, 09:35 PM

Agreed with GimpyFin, I have Bahamas Oolite and it's a pain sometimes but looks really nice. Moving anything fast is a sure way to have cloudy water for hours with the fine sand.

mikeabuoy · 05/14/2016, 09:38 PM

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05/12/2016, 06:47 PM	#1
RNhep Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 10	which sand you have chose? Hi guys which sand does everyone going with? which one have lot of fine grid and can't stay put and which are heavier that doesn't get blow around by powerhead. thanks __________________ 29 gallons still gathering all the equipment and info..

05/12/2016, 06:51 PM	#2
Reeferz412 Coral Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,247	I use Caribsea Aragamax or Aragalive. I have setup most tanks using Aragalive to expedite the cycling process. In my personal tanks I have used Aragamax. Both have the same grade and is heavier so powerheads have a harder time kicking up the sand. I used fine grain sand in my DSB in my sump. __________________ Alex FMAS Member Current Tank Info: 400 Gallons of frags... 30 gallon Deep Blue mixed reef ... 70 other tanks throughout south FL

05/12/2016, 06:52 PM	#3
GimpyFin Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,032	The caribsea special grade reef sand is pretty popular as it's a little more coarse and doesn't blow around a lot. I use the caribsea bahamas oolite which is a very fine sand. I like the look of the fine sand, but it does blow around easy if you're not careful. __________________ Brian Current Tank Info: 110 gallon

05/13/2016, 09:35 PM	#5
Goatonfly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 113	Agreed with GimpyFin, I have Bahamas Oolite and it's a pain sometimes but looks really nice. Moving anything fast is a sure way to have cloudy water for hours with the fine sand.

05/14/2016, 09:38 PM	#6
mikeabuoy Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: mars Posts: 12	carib sea bimini pink