mapv281 Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 I don't know how many of you are familiar with the sand around the Destin, Ft. Walton Beach, Panama City Florida coast, it's the whitest sand I've ever seen, my gf keeps bugging me about putting in some sand that I could get from a friend who lives in Destin inside the tank, I want to make sure if this is ok? Like get a bucket or something, head out to the beach, go into the water a little bit and pull out some sand from there, package it with a little bit of water, fully sealed, overnight/2day mail, is this ok? I was thinking of mixing that with a little bit of aragonite. Someone help me out, I just started cycling my tank with live rock only and I want to make up my mind asap about what sand to put in. Link to comment
Reefer_Buddha Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 thats a big NEGATORY good buddy. Even tho that sand looks clean id bribe someone with a boat to go about 500 ft offshore then youll get some clean sand. Link to comment
mapv281 Posted January 20, 2004 Author Share Posted January 20, 2004 that's what i thought, but see i have the gf pushing for it, ok so what's the best sand/mix I can get for my 5.5 nano? Link to comment
nalbar Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 just go buy the 'live sand' that comes in a bag at your lfs. i know some here say 'it is really not LIVE' but i swear by the stuff. nalbar Link to comment
zizmans Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 go buy some carib white sand then buy a cup of live sand from your lfs, put in tank, done. Link to comment
jmt Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 I'd just buy argonite based play sand (Southdown) if you can get it. The pre-packaged live only comes in 10lbs and I don't think you want all of that in your tank. I'd put in about 6lbs and a cup from the LFS. -Justin Link to comment
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