What kind of sand?

[dmill15]

I am new at this as you will soon be able to tell. I have a 50 gal that I just addded sw to lastnight. I have a Fluval 204 and 2 Whisper 180 power heads circulating the water for now. I haven't tested anything but the salinity yet ( 1.028 @ 80 degrees ). I know that is high but my tank is only 3/4 full now. What kind of sand do I need to get to mix with the LS and what should the ratio be? And where do I buy uncured LR my local shop doesn't carry any. ANY help would be appreciated!!!
Dave

 

[beth]

I would go with smaller grain sand. You can buy LR and LS online....even at this site!

 

[dmill15]

I plan on buying the good LR and the LS here at this site but I need to know where to get the reg. sand and what type to buy so that I can " grow " my own LS. Thanks for your help!
Dave

 

[pmauro]

You can get Southdown at Home Depot depending on where you live. I used the premium sterilized play sand because my HD doesn' carry Southdown. It is your choice.

 

[jumpfrog]

Another source for good quality sand is an online source which specializes in pure aragonite sand. I just received some delivered for about $20 per 40 lbs bag. Excellent quality, small grained and looks awesome in the tank. Do a search with those key words on line and you'll find the site. This is dead stuff though, so you'll still need to seed with quality LR or LS.
Here's a pic of how the sand looks in my new 125.

 

[dmill15]

Thanx for all your help! I really like this site and the board here. All of you guys and girls are really helpful. I will let you know how it is going.
Dave