Should I switch from Aragonite Sand to Southdown?

[flipper263]

I will be moving my 120 gal to an in wall display. This will likely happen during the winter months. I am wondering if I should consider switching to southdown sand (or a similar sand depending on what I can find here in Canada) or if I should keep the aragonite sand that I have. Since I will have to empty the tank to move it, I figured that would be the best time to do it. I will have plenty of time to seed it and get it ready to add to my tank. Moving the tank will be a HUGE job and I wish we had put it in the wall from the beginning...but...live and learn.
P.S. I also considered the starboard option...but I am not really sold on that idea. I like the way the sand looks.
Anyway, the main question being:
Should I change from aragonite to southdown?

 

[dacia]

What are you planning to do with the sand that you already have? It seems like a waste to buy new sand, seed that stuff, and then just get rid of all the LS you already have in the 120. I know it will be a pain, but I would probably keep the same sand if I was in your situation.

 

[golfish]

Southdown sand is Aragonite sand...its just more of a sugar size grain, maybe a little finer then sugar.

 

[floorguy]

I hear aragonite is the best for reef keeping is this true thanks.

 

[flipper263]

Originally posted by golfish
Southdown sand is Aragonite sand...its just more of a sugar size grain, maybe a little finer then sugar.
to be honest..I had no idea they were the same thing. I always thought aragonite was more of a crushed coral. If it doesn't make a difference for the tank...then I am not likely to change.