Need Sand

[KAiNE]

I know its been asked before but.....
Anyone know were to get aragonite (Southdown) sand local? I wont use silica.
Need 200-250 pounds.

Thanks!

 

[Mikeyjer]

I think Angela bought'em all out!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Angela Short]

I have 1 small bag of Carbsea araggamax (20 lbs) I didn't use for a 29 but most of mine in the 270 is white silica and 2 bags of southdown.

 

[KAiNE]

So the only thing available local is silica, other than Caribsea?

 

[Mikeyjer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8574297#post8574297 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by KAiNE
So the only thing available local is silica, other than Caribsea?

I read some good and bad things about the southdown sand so I just went ahead and got the Caribsea instead. They're $35/40lb bag at Emerald Bay, All you need is about 5-6 bags around $200 Gimme your birds and I'll buy'em for ya!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
ps, when are you sending the DNA testing?? I have a friend that I work with wanting to do DNA for her Blue & Gold as well, she's had it for over 10 years....let me know!!

 

[KAiNE]

Yea... I guess thats the only way to go, its cheaper than ordering it. I just hate spending $250 on sand.........

Sorry but I couldn't ever let go of my birds! No matter what the price!

Just asked my wife bout DNA'n, really anytime we have 2 that need checkin. Get me your sample some time next week and I'll get em sent off with mine.

Blood Sexing - $17.50
Feather Sexing - $22.50
Eggshell Sexing - $22.50

Other tests
http://www.avianbiotech.com/Pricing.htm

 

[gflat65]

I can't promise anything, but if they have Southdown in Maryland, I may be getting some next weekend. My mom and sister are visiting relatives, so I have sent them on a wild goose chase. I told them to get me 10 bags if they have it. I'll let you know if they have it and if there is extra. I only need a few 40# bags, but thought I'd ask for a few more just in case.

 

[turboex901]

gary, if they do have it mark me down for a few bags. thanks!<~~steve

 

[KAiNE]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8577933#post8577933 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gflat65
I can't promise anything, but if they have Southdown in Maryland, I may be getting some next weekend. My mom and sister are visiting relatives, so I have sent them on a wild goose chase. I told them to get me 10 bags if they have it. I'll let you know if they have it and if there is extra. I only need a few 40# bags, but thought I'd ask for a few more just in case.

That would be great!
Just let me know.

 

[DMBillies]

I looked around the entire area in early summer and haven't seen (or even heard of) any of the stores having Southdown. I also looked in southeast PA and south Jersey when I was home visiting family. Didn't find it there either.

FWIW I used about a 50/50 mix of dry caribsea and Kolorscape sand in my upstairs tank. It's definitely silica based, but I haven't had any ill effects...

 

[gflat65]

I sent them with keywords of Southdown, Yardright, Oldcastle and/or most importantly, Tropical Play Sand or Caribbean Play Sand. I'm hopeful, but a realist...

 

[ocd_mariner]

Thats exactly how I managed to get my sand. Wife went to visit relatives in PA and came back with 8 bags of sand. However, 5 months later, when I wanted some more, all the stores in PA had changed suppliers and the sand was a thing of the past.

Good luck.