dam
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I started my new 42G hex cycling 6 weeks ago w/ CC. I finally broke this wk and decided I should head the advice of most on this board and throw out the CC for a DSB before I start adding livestock. The Lowes and Home Depot here carry only brown Quickrete play sand. No ID of type of material in their sand. I then called 2 LFS in the area who both carry aragonite sand which I understand is the preferred substrate. I was disappointed that at both stores the 'sand' was rather coarse and appeared only to be much more finely ground CC. After reading all of the comments on using SD play sand I had expectations of a much finer aragonite sand. Both carried Carib-Sea brand.
My question is if there really is a fine aragonite sand like I expected? I am not sure if I had a wrong expectation or if they just carried a less desireable sand for my DSB. Also would appreciate anyone aware of a good source for sand in the Hampton Roads VA area.
Thanks,
Dave
My question is if there really is a fine aragonite sand like I expected? I am not sure if I had a wrong expectation or if they just carried a less desireable sand for my DSB. Also would appreciate anyone aware of a good source for sand in the Hampton Roads VA area.
Thanks,
Dave