Need advice on which grade sand to buy from MD?

[Kinetic]

You guys have both Oolite and Sugar-Sized CaribSea aragamax substrate for sale, with the same picture. I was wondering what the difference was between the two? Looks like the Sugar-Sized has a slightly larger range of grain sizes, but the low end is a smaller sized grain.

I want a 1" sand bed just for looks. I won't have any sand sifting gobies, maybe a sand sifting start, but that's it. No rays etc. I have a deep sand bed bucket remote from everything so I definately wont' need a DSB.

I'm trying to see the differences, and also which would be better with the following questions:

1. Which is "white"r in color?
2. Will the Sugar-Sized be easily kicked up and cause a sand storm?
3. Which is best for a very shallow bed only needed for show not Natural Nitrate Reduction?

and also a shipping question: do you still offer free shipping if these items are included in an order of $175+?

thanks!

 

[MarineDepot]

Hello,

Thank you for your post, I would recommend the CaribSea Aragamax Sugar-Sized Sand it is a much finer and much more attractive to look at for what you are trying to accomplish. In my personal opinion I think the sugarsized sand it much whiter.

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to send us an email at customercare@marineDepot.com

Walter

Marine Depot customer Service
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