What's the deal with Southdown???

[misty927]

I'm starting a new 75 gallon soon. Can anyone tell me about Southdown? What are the Pros/Cons? Thanks!

 

[bang guy]

Pros:
Perfect grain sizes for DSB
Inexpensive
Oolitic grains (egg shaped)
Calcium carbonate based
Cons:
Not available in your area

 

[dragracer]

I love it. The one big problem I had was its very messy at first. It took 4 days for it to settle.

 

[newbie911]

do you think they might sell it in michigan or is it only a FL thing
Drew

 

[dragracer]

I am in PA and its in EVERY Home Depot