White sand bed

shanet1975 · 06/18/2010, 06:48 AM

I have been posting questions on here about moving from a 50 to a 92 corner and I have decided to use new sand. I will be ordering this online as my lfs doesn't have any. I would like the nice white fine sand and I am thinking the carib sea white marine sand would be good, but I have a hard time buying things I have no idea about without seeing it. Would this be the way to go, or are there other options that people prefer.
Thanks for your time...

eho72 · 06/18/2010, 06:59 AM

To me, the best choice would be to go get caribsea reef grade sand. I've tried other sand including those sugar size grain and came away disappointed. You don't want stuff swirling around all over your tank.

reefbat · 06/18/2010, 07:39 AM

I use the caribsea aragamax sand and have been happy with it, nice and white but it is the sugar sized sand so like was stated above your mileage may vary. I haven't had issues with it getting blown around but I also only have a moderate amount of flow in my tank, not quite enough to actually blow the sand around once it's settled.

shanet1975 · 06/18/2010, 07:42 AM

Is that stuff really white in color, or more of a tan?

BrokeColoReefer · 06/18/2010, 07:53 AM

hell pets mart around here even has carib sea sand, im surprised your LFS doenst have reefsand. Is there any other places that sell fish supplies?

shanet1975 · 06/18/2010, 07:59 AM

How would this be. I see petsco has it for a buck a lb.
CaribSea Super Naturals Moonlight Sand Premium Aquarium Substrate
My tank only have soft coral and fish and only has the return and one power head for movement. Not much at all...

shanet1975 · 06/18/2010, 08:15 AM

Let me try that again and not sound so ignorant. Just reread what I wrote

How would this be? I see petco has it for a buck a lb.
CaribSea Super Naturals Moonlight Sand Premium Aquarium Substrate
My tank only has soft coral and fish and only has the return and one power head for movement. Not much at all...

BrokeColoReefer · 06/18/2010, 08:18 AM

a buck a pound is typical. I run fine grade sand.. i love the way it looks! Is there a petco near you?

sruiz · 06/18/2010, 08:18 AM

If you got to the Caribsea website you can actually view what the sand looks like before you buy it. If your not sure about ordering online you can always look for a club in your area (club forums) you might meet some one in your area. I know in our local club many reefers usually give it away. Or you can also try c-list. That is one way you can see it in person before you buy it.

shanet1975 · 06/18/2010, 08:21 AM

Petco is close. Just have to call and see if they have 10 - 12 bags in stock.

greech · 06/18/2010, 08:29 AM

Petsmart (if you have one) has CS Aragamax for $17.99 (20 lb bag).

shanet1975 · 06/18/2010, 08:41 AM

Online and I can't find CS Aragamax for $17.99 (20 lb bag). on the petsmart website?

reefbat · 06/18/2010, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shanet1975

Is that stuff really white in color, or more of a tan?

It's tan under incandescent lights but under my 2 10k's and 2 actinics it is a nice white color. I bought mine from the local petsmart in 30lb bags and came out cheaper since i didn't have to pay shipping for 60lb's of sand.

06/18/2010, 06:48 AM	#1
shanet1975 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N Brookfield MA Posts: 154	White sand bed I have been posting questions on here about moving from a 50 to a 92 corner and I have decided to use new sand. I will be ordering this online as my lfs doesn't have any. I would like the nice white fine sand and I am thinking the carib sea white marine sand would be good, but I have a hard time buying things I have no idea about without seeing it. Would this be the way to go, or are there other options that people prefer. Thanks for your time...

06/18/2010, 08:18 AM	#9
sruiz Reef'R Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Searching... Posts: 1,381	If you got to the Caribsea website you can actually view what the sand looks like before you buy it. If your not sure about ordering online you can always look for a club in your area (club forums) you might meet some one in your area. I know in our local club many reefers usually give it away. Or you can also try c-list. That is one way you can see it in person before you buy it. __________________ Don't forget your water change.

06/18/2010, 08:29 AM	#11
greech Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 3,133	Petsmart (if you have one) has CS Aragamax for $17.99 (20 lb bag). __________________ ~Graham Current Tank Info: Tank: 40 breeder; 20H sump w/SWC 120; Sicce 3.0 return; Vortech MP-10; Sundial T5, DIY Actinic LED (3W Cree). Livestock: Pair of Black & Whites; Midas Blenny; Firefish; Yasha/pistol; Black Leopard Wrasse; LPS and SPS

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06/18/2010, 06:59 AM	#2
eho72 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 322	To me, the best choice would be to go get caribsea reef grade sand. I've tried other sand including those sugar size grain and came away disappointed. You don't want stuff swirling around all over your tank.

06/18/2010, 07:39 AM	#3
reefbat Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 85	I use the caribsea aragamax sand and have been happy with it, nice and white but it is the sugar sized sand so like was stated above your mileage may vary. I haven't had issues with it getting blown around but I also only have a moderate amount of flow in my tank, not quite enough to actually blow the sand around once it's settled.

06/18/2010, 07:42 AM	#4
shanet1975 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N Brookfield MA Posts: 154	Is that stuff really white in color, or more of a tan?

06/18/2010, 07:53 AM	#5
BrokeColoReefer Hermit Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountains of Boulder County. Posts: 2,289	hell pets mart around here even has carib sea sand, im surprised your LFS doenst have reefsand. Is there any other places that sell fish supplies?

06/18/2010, 07:59 AM	#6
shanet1975 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N Brookfield MA Posts: 154	How would this be. I see petsco has it for a buck a lb. CaribSea Super Naturals Moonlight Sand Premium Aquarium Substrate My tank only have soft coral and fish and only has the return and one power head for movement. Not much at all...

06/18/2010, 08:15 AM	#7
shanet1975 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N Brookfield MA Posts: 154	Let me try that again and not sound so ignorant. Just reread what I wrote How would this be? I see petco has it for a buck a lb. CaribSea Super Naturals Moonlight Sand Premium Aquarium Substrate My tank only has soft coral and fish and only has the return and one power head for movement. Not much at all...

06/18/2010, 08:21 AM	#10
shanet1975 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N Brookfield MA Posts: 154	Petco is close. Just have to call and see if they have 10 - 12 bags in stock.

06/18/2010, 08:41 AM	#12
shanet1975 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N Brookfield MA Posts: 154	Online and I can't find CS Aragamax for $17.99 (20 lb bag). on the petsmart website?