Bret: This is a good idea to save money which is always a great idea in this hobby
However, mcleodm, You need to make sure that the sand you pick is NOT silica based. Silica sand is what they are using for most of the play sand out there. I looked into this idea also because I think "live sand" that you buy from the pet store is kinda a sham. I ended up getting sand that was dry from "AgraSea" (I think thats what its called) It was nowhere close to the cost of live sand but it is safe for marine aquariums. Someone chime in if I am wrong here but silica based play sand causes really really bad things to happen.
Just trying to state this beautiful looking tank off on the right foot
Heidi
So, I have been to home depot, lowes, and walmart...no luck on finding any aragonite sand, just silica. Where did you get your sand from? I was planning to get about 80-90 pounds of dry sand then mix it with 20 pounds of live sand. If only I could find some "cheap" dry sand.
Also, got the sump baffles installed and filled the tank with saltwater. The water is heating up now and will be ready for sand within a few days.
Where do you get dry sand from?
Originally Posted by Heidi
Bret: This is a good idea to save money which is always a great idea in this hobby
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