CaribSea Bahamas Sand?

[baktabiznis]

Anyone have experience with caribSea Bahamas Sand?
I'm looking for Sand for my new 80 gallon rimless build and really want some fine grained bright white sand. Petco has
CaribSea Arag-Alive Bahamas Oolite Aquarium Sand on sale and I was thinking about getting 100pounds. It's .25-1mm in size, is that to small? Should I be concerned about it blowing all around.

If anyone has any recommendations for some fine grain bright white sand I would appreciate it, thanks.




http://m.petco.com/product/121742/CaribSea-Arag-Alive-Bahamas-Oolite-Aquarium-Sand.aspx

 

[baktabiznis]

This Natures Ocean looks better and more of a white color.

http://m.petco.com/product/7452/Nat...HeqL_nnCVBBdhTjgkG0_9swp1IfVkkBuxxBoCMz7w_wcB

 

[DA23]

Yes it blows around very easy, I have it, its really nice but a bit too fine

 

[Reefinny]

My biggest regret setting up my 75 was using this. I am ready to vacuum it out and replace it. Blows every where.

 

[Clown guru]

I too had it, on a close-loop 140G system it was all over the place. Good thing it was in the first few weeks of cycling, that I took all of the sand out.

 

[baktabiznis]

What about this stuff?

http://naturesocean.com/aquarium-supplies/aragonite-sand1.html

Its Natures Ocean Dry Aragonite #1 Sand. Its 1.2-1.7mm and pretty white. Its not very popular because i cant find much online within the reefer forums, only reviews i found were on the sites that sell it (dont trust). I just ordered 100pounds for $60. if i dont like the way it looks i guess i could send it back before i open it. Im trying to get a good balance between being very white and tiny grained but not to tiny that a powerful powerhead would blow it all around .

 

[b-ridge]

Following along. I too would like to replace my black sand with a pure white sand. Don't want it blowing all around either

 

[baktabiznis]

Following along. I too would like to replace my black sand with a pure white sand. Don't want it blowing all around either

Check this stuff out!!

http://naturesocean.com/aquarium-supplies/aragonite-sand1.html

 

[b-ridge]

Looks promising. Anyone ever use the nature oceans before or are currently using? Is it good enough for the snails, wrasses, gobies, etc to sift and burrow? Grain sizes seem pretty large. Couldn't find a price on it

 

[baktabiznis]

Looks promising. Anyone ever use the nature oceans before or are currently using? Is it good enough for the snails, wrasses, gobies, etc to sift and burrow? Grain sizes seem pretty large. Couldn't find a price on it

Natures Oceans live sand is very popular but I'm not sure about there dry. Guess I will be the guinea pig!!

 

[b-ridge]

Dry sand? I didn't see that. Only saw the live

 

[baktabiznis]

Dry sand? I didn't see that. Only saw the live

This is what I just ordered.

http://naturesocean.com/aquarium-supplies/aragonite-sand1.html

 

[b-ridge]

So you plan on getting a cup of sand from someone to seed this sand? I want to replace my black sand but I was told to do it in sections. I would still need to seed it

 

[baktabiznis]

I'm starting new fresh so it's a little bit of a different situation then you. I'm starting the system with 80 pounds of dry brs reef saver rock and 100 pounds of dry sand. I don't trust any1 else's sand (fireworms) so I won't seed it with anything. I guess the cleanup crew will bring some stuff along eventually. I will probably use a raw shrimp or something to start the cycle.

 

[j0hnnyb0y13ave]

I actually messed up when I switchmy reg petco 75 to A deep blue 75rr tank by using old sand and now there's a black layer under the white top layer and I'm guessing it's all dead matter.. Now trying to figure out what I should do at this point.. I've been wanting to add more sand to make 3-4 inch sand bed but don't wanna bury the bad stuff.. Don't mean to steal your thread but any info would help..

 

[baktabiznis]

Np, I would probably replace the sand bed a little by little but I'm sure some of the more experienced guys might have a better approach.

 

[j0hnnyb0y13ave]

Yea been reading a lot on it.. A lot say replace little by little over a long period of time.. It's always better to ask someone that has done it already to get the little details on best ways to do it.. Thanks again

 

[Reefinny]

depends how well you can get it out. I used a 3/4 inch hose to syphon it out and had no issues. I removed about 80 pounds of the real fine white sand. I will never use that afain. what a mess.