Sand

[Mmsetta]

What is the best and most affordable DRY SAND option?

I have an existing tank with sand I can use to seed new substrate for a larger tank I am building

Want to save money by avoiding costly live sand.

 

[Stratt63]

I recently replaced my sand bed with Top Fin oolitic aragonite
from Petsmart. 30lb bag for $21.00. Local stores carry 2 bags
so I had to stop at several stores. Need to rinse and rinse but it is the right stuff.

 

[vic67]

I bought some aragonite sand from an eBay vendor (ecoreeefsand). It was very white and $.87/lb

 

[Duffs]

I've got a question related to this I live in southern southwest florida right next to the beach....i should be able to stick the sand from the beach in my tank provide if it actually legal to do

 

[vic67]

I've got a question related to this I live in southern southwest florida right next to the beach....i should be able to stick the sand from the beach in my tank provide if it actually legal to do

I would advise against this. You have no idea what's in that sand. Buying packaged aragonite is the best way to go.

 

[NanaReefer]

I would advise against this. You have no idea what's in that sand. Buying packaged aragonite is the best way to go.

I second this advice. Sand from the beach is like a sponge filter on a skimmer. Filled with all kinds of nastiness. However if you wade out into the deepest shallows available, that would work.

 

[G_Sanab922]

I second this advice. Sand from the beach is like a sponge filter on a skimmer. Filled with all kinds of nastiness. However if you wade out into the deepest shallows available, that would work.

It's legal but frowned upon down here. Plus I have to agree with everyone else, you have no idea whats in there, bad hitchhikers, pollutants, etc. Oh and on your side of FL you have Red Tide which is even advised to avoid beaches when it happens. Can cause varied allergic reactions and sometimes more. go buy yourself some sand and avoid the hassle.