wtb: sand bed (new) Edmonton

saltwater · #1 12-08-2010, 04:51 AM

*** BOUGHT/DONE - Thanks everyone *** Currently downgrading from 150g to 75 g with sump. In doing some research I think I would be best off with a new sand bed instead of reusing the old. Looking for enough sand to cover the bottom with approx 3/4 to 1 inch. Any one have some new sand kicking around? Let me know prices and how much you have.

Aquattro · #2 12-08-2010, 05:08 AM

If you have old sand, just wash it in tank water to get the crud out and re-use it...anything you buy here will be exactly that.

The Grizz · #3 12-08-2010, 05:12 AM

+1 have to agree I have done this a couple time from tank to tank but I rinsed mine out with tap water ( I have a whole house RO)

Lampshade · #4 12-08-2010, 06:17 AM

I was just reading about how phostphates bond to calcium carbonate in the sand and you should replace every 2-3 years(A post in RC i can't seem to find again). I don't know about this one though, since well the sand in a real reef i'm sure is a "little" more than 2 years old. Worth looking into though. FWIW I reused my sand with no issues.

TimT · #5 12-08-2010, 06:24 AM

I've had my sand bed going for 11 years. Grows featherdusters, halimeda and conchs like crazy.

Anyone need some mini conchs??? LOL

paddyob · #6 12-08-2010, 02:40 PM

Blue World has good prices on sand. $30 for 20 pounds I believe. CaribSea brand.

saltwater · #7 12-08-2010, 03:29 PM

I guess i has been a couple years since I have bought sand. I was thinking it was going to be a lot more than $30. Thanks all for your info. Will buy new and maybe supplement with some of my old stuff.

paddyob · #8 12-08-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by saltwater

I guess i has been a couple years since I have bought sand. I was thinking it was going to be a lot more than $30. Thanks all for your info. Will buy new and maybe supplement with some of my old stuff.

I used about 25-30 pounds from my nano tanks to start my 70 and added 45 more pounds new. Worked out good. I washed the sand as another had said... and let the tank cycle WELL. Dont toss your sand. It is definitely usable. Garden hose, colander and pail. And a couple hours of patience and wash and rewash.

Doo · #9 12-08-2010, 11:44 PM

Just wash it in the same tank water and re-use it. you may want to wash it 2 or 3 times - no need to pay for more...

King Triton · #10 12-09-2010, 02:48 AM

Just use ordinary house screen and water and you will remove all larger chunks, works great! I put the larger chunks in frag tank!