I am looking for some sand and rocks

[PerezAF01]

Hey All,

I went to my LFS and their prices are awful for sand and live rock. I have a 55 gallon tank that I am setting up and want to add about 2 inches worth of sand. I'll be picking up some live rock at the Frag Swap but its not enough. Does anyone know where I buy some fine aragonite sand at a good price? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Al

 

[rigleautomotive]

something fishy would be my choice

www.toofishy.com

 

[PerezAF01]

Thanks Dan, I will check it out.

Al

 

[bmkindig]

for this sand you can look for kolorscape sand i got mine at true value it was like $5/bag and then you can just seed your tank with 1 or 2 lbs of live sand
as for rock there's usually alot of sales in the forums here on r/c, or marco rocks sells rock base cheap once agian you would need to let it become live over time in your tank but worth it for the price differance

 

[PerezAF01]

Never heard of kolorscape but then again, I am new at this. I wanted to get a white colored sand and something that was going to help me regulate ph levels and support good coral health once I begin adding them. How is this working out for you? I thought about buying some rock base because its alot cheaper but I was looking for something a little more natural looking. Thanks for your help

Al

 

[bmkindig]

hi kolorscape sand is a white play sand make by oldcasle this is the product people used to call southdown sand i think the company was bought and they changed the name.and actually i have like 2 bags left if you can't find it i'll sale them to you $5 each i'll be at the swap

marco rocks are very life like i bought 30lbs of it for $2lb at macna this year(and carried about 2 miles back to the hotel ouch the next day) you can also try to make your own if your daring enough to try i've made my own reef plugs and i use the leftover mix to make rock forms mine don't have the gaps like the real thing but i heard you can use an air compressor to make some nice waves and ruffles but i don't have that kind of time.

 

[PerezAF01]

Thanks for the info Brad, I just looked for Marco Rocks online and they are exactly what I am looking for. I like the shape, color and pattern of the rock. Perhaps I can find the for a good price online. Maybe I will take a ride down to TFP this weekend. Maybe I will get lucky and find them for a good price. How would you describe the kolorscape sand? I am looking for really fine sand and not that course type.

Al

 

[bmkindig]

it's white plain old sand my gobies sift though it fine i'm sure if you search it you'll get i better idea.
and something fishy has live rock on sale this week as low as $2.99/lb

 

[PerezAF01]

Awesome! I will go there tomorrow and see if I can get my hands on some. Thanks

 

[rogersb]

I can probably give you some sand. I'm in Hazleton every week or you can pop on over to my place in white haven sometime.

 

[PerezAF01]

Thanks Roger. PM sent