Southdown Sand
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hookedonreefs
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Southdown tropical playsand has the name southdown on the bag.
You should not clean it. You will "skim" off the fine grain sand that is so good for your tank.
If there is already water in the tank, then use a PVC tube (approx. 1 - 2 inches in diameter and pour the sand through that into the tank. You will get some clouding, but it will be minimal.
You can also try putting the whole bag into the tank, cutting the bag open and turning it over to empty it.
You should not clean it. You will "skim" off the fine grain sand that is so good for your tank.
If there is already water in the tank, then use a PVC tube (approx. 1 - 2 inches in diameter and pour the sand through that into the tank. You will get some clouding, but it will be minimal.
You can also try putting the whole bag into the tank, cutting the bag open and turning it over to empty it.
pokke
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Just an FYI...
The white caribbean sand I found at a local Walmart was called Gulfcoast. However, it's not aragonite sand like Southdown, it's regular silica sand. If in doubt, you can take a small container with vinegar and put a sample of the sand into the vinegar. If it fizzes, it is likely the aragonite type and is an excellent choice. If it doesn't, it's probably silica based and can still be used, but would be a second choice.
The white caribbean sand I found at a local Walmart was called Gulfcoast. However, it's not aragonite sand like Southdown, it's regular silica sand. If in doubt, you can take a small container with vinegar and put a sample of the sand into the vinegar. If it fizzes, it is likely the aragonite type and is an excellent choice. If it doesn't, it's probably silica based and can still be used, but would be a second choice.
robbob29
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I just bought 1 bad of southdown sand and 3 bags of Old Castle at home depot. Both bags have the same labels on them and come from the same place, just that southdown changed thier name to Old Castle recently. Should be a blue bag with white and red sand toys on it.
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Robbob29
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Robbob29
tiuser
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Originally posted by Robbob29
I just bought 1 bad of southdown sand and 3 bags of Old Castle at home depot. Both bags have the same labels on them and come from the same place, just that southdown changed thier name to Old Castle recently. Should be a blue bag with white and red sand toys on it.
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Robbob29
Just tryin to understand, Southdown is now Old Castle?? And you can but it at Home Depot?? What does Home depot charge per bag..(if you don't mind me asking)??
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jrein40806
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Your region not only dictates the price but also if the sand is even available. I called every Home Depot in the St. Louis area and none of them carried it. I even asked them if I could order it and they all said no. If I remember correctly they said the different HD's across the country all have different buyers so their products are not exactly the same across the country.
I bought some off of somebody here from Oklahoma City. Even with shipping it was cheaper than the lfs.
I bought some off of somebody here from Oklahoma City. Even with shipping it was cheaper than the lfs.
mvogel2
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i got some (old castle) in erie PA, i had to drive 2 hours to get there, but it was well worth it. Me and a friend both needed it, we walked out with 600 lbs of play sand...the woman behind us asked us if we were starting our own beach, we said yes.
it was only 5 bucks for 50 lbs, cheaper than expected... and it fizzed like crazy in vinegar. I would definately call up some HDepots... i spent a lot of time talking to randon HD stores until i found one that was resonably close.
good luck
it was only 5 bucks for 50 lbs, cheaper than expected... and it fizzed like crazy in vinegar. I would definately call up some HDepots... i spent a lot of time talking to randon HD stores until i found one that was resonably close.
good luck
jrein40806
Member
Originally posted by mvogel2
i got some (old castle) in erie PA, i had to drive 2 hours to get there, but it was well worth it. Me and a friend both needed it, we walked out with 600 lbs of play sand...the woman behind us asked us if we were starting our own beach, we said yes.
it was only 5 bucks for 50 lbs, cheaper than expected... and it fizzed like crazy in vinegar. I would definately call up some HDepots... i spent a lot of time talking to randon HD stores until i found one that was resonably close.
good luck
I do think that the east coast stores carry it more than other stores. I wish my HD had it-5 bucks for 50 lbs WOW!!
