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[gemini9]

If its a new tank you might not have to worry about it as much as with an established system but you should still wash it up really good. Eventually over time, it is my understanding it will cure on its own. Dont use any harsh chemicals or soaps to clean it. If that stuff gets in the tank it could be bad

 

[Supramike]

I am going to acid wash it I think

 

[Supramike]

Also is a Rubbermaid tote ok to use for this wash?

 

[Jonreefer]

i ordered 20lb of rocks from reefrocks.net when I setup my tank. I use to only use BRS reef saver and I had some left but I lost the rest of it so i had to order more to replace it. I really liked the BRS reef saver alot looked very good very porous. I got my rocks from reefrocks.net in less then a week. They look nice but they are not as porous looking as the reef saver rock. they seem a bit more dense. I wish i woulda ordered the reef saver again just cause I like the look better but they are still nice looking rock. only reason I didnt get the BRS cause it seems since last time I had a tank little over a year ago the shipping prices have gone stupid at BRS. I rememeber ordering 20lb of reef saver before and it costing like $7-$8 to ship. It was doubled that this time I was going to order.

 

[VicD81]

I just oredered 100lbs from reefrocks on saturday. We'll see what comes of it.

 

[Jonreefer]

delivery man is gonna hate you

 

[gemini9]

Lol

 

[VicD81]

I was thinking the same thing when I ordered. And im almost certain I am not going to be home when he delivers (Cause that's how it always unfolds) and wife is reggers: so he is going to have to bring it all the way in. But im pretty sure they are just going to leave a tag and not even bother ringing the bell. :frusty:

 

[Pixburgh]

Ordered 40 lbs or rock and 40 lbs of sand saturday also. Says it will be wednesday. Curious as to the sand color in person, the deal was just too good to pass up.

 

[VicD81]

Mine says Thursday.

 

[Supramike]

Ordered 40 lbs or rock and 40 lbs of sand saturday also. Says it will be wednesday. Curious as to the sand color in person, the deal was just too good to pass up.

Can you post a pic of the sand when you get it please I want to see te color too. I need sand and was thinking of getting a 100+ lbs of it but the color is the deciding factor for me. The pics online look brown to me.

 

[gemini9]

Im also curious of the sand color and quality

 

[booth2010]

When I get home in about 3 hrs I will post a pic of the sand in my tank

 

[Javor91]

Will wait to see your picture! I will post upon delivery also though (supposed to be tomorrow, fingers crossed). Website's picture appears brown to me, secretly hoping it's lighter lol :bounce:

 

[gemini9]

Is that medium grade sand?

 

[Pixburgh]

Glad to see that we'll be getting pictures soon. I'm impatiently waiting on ours to arrive to check the color out!

 

[booth2010]

I have a little cyano atm but here it is. It's nice and white mostly sand but has a little bit of cc in it. Very very small amount, I'm pretty sure it says that in description though. The pic has a lot but I just moved my powerhead so it's moving some sand

My leftover sand

 

[Pixburgh]

I did see that it mentioned that. "The sand is Bahamian araganite sand, sugar grain and larger grains with shells and shell fragments. We clean it and wash out all the ultra-fine sand so you won't have a sand storm in your tank with sand drifting around in the current." <- direct quote from site.

I had planned on straining the sand to separate the shells, some of which i'll add back for cosmetic purposes (more natural look IMO) and some i'll toss.

 

[booth2010]

I love it good combo. I would say there is few enough shells for any sand sifters

 

[gemini9]

Looks decent enough. I may buy some. Have you experienced any sand storms? flying debris or anything? Is their sand considered Medium grade? I'm more interested in the heavier stuff. Medium grade at the least.