pinch-a -penny sand
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playa0069u
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it is like 7 bucks for a huge bag. It is pool filter sand. It is awesome in f/w but I dont know if I would use it for salt. It is also a larger grain than playsand.
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Hi LadyFSU,
I used the Pinch a Penny sand in my freshwater tank and it has worked great. It is a larger grain like Playa0069u has indicated. I would say the gains are about 2 to 3 times that of regular saltwater sand. It might work but it would depend on what livestock would be using it. I still rinsed it and it wasn't that dusty - cleared up real fast.
I used the Pinch a Penny sand in my freshwater tank and it has worked great. It is a larger grain like Playa0069u has indicated. I would say the gains are about 2 to 3 times that of regular saltwater sand. It might work but it would depend on what livestock would be using it. I still rinsed it and it wasn't that dusty - cleared up real fast.
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I just used one of those things that you use for veggies - they have lots of little holes (mess type). I was able to get the big stuff out and then I just used 5g buckets, filled it with about 1/3 sand and the rest water - dumped the cloudy water out. There might be an easier way. I'll check with my friend that works at P-a-Penny and see what it's composed of (Is it calcium carbonate / aragonite or silica sand?).
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I kind of got the scoop on the sand - "It's 20/30 silica sand. Our "suggested" retail is $8.99 for a 50 lb. bag.".
HotReeferSRT4
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I have some sand I am not using anymore, prolly 80 pounds of it. It is in a bucket just sitting around. I had it in my 75 that I just sold. You can have it for 20 bucks.
-Chris
-Chris
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Oh - I found out that the 20/30 is the grain size - whatever help that is. Also the 8.99 is suggested retail price so the stores could sell for more, just for your information.
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Hi Mrferrit, which type did you us? I keep hearing about this type and that brand but I'm not sure what we have local. I'm going to be needing some for my 29G that I'm about to put online - :beer:. I have a little live sand from my 75G and some live rock from it but not enough to finish the job. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Sorry for butting in LadyFSU.
Sorry for butting in LadyFSU.
I used lots of play sand from Lowe's on the student aquariums (600 lbs I think, lol), and $4 for 50lbs. It took about 2 days to get real clear. I just thought I'd try something different, and pinch-a-penny is basically across the street from me. I also have 2 55's at school that I've had up since April and it's 90% playsand and doing great.
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That sounds great. I'm going to mix it with my live sand and I really didn't think it was necessary to purchase all of it live like I did my first tank. Thanks for the information - Lowes and play sand it will be this weekend!
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600 LBS - I couldn't even imagine! How are the tanks doing?
mrferrit
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i am not sure of the brand since its been over a year but it was in a clear bag i believe with blue on it i think but like lady said 20lbs for like 16 bucks it was worth a try.and worked ta - boot =)
alot of people say southdown but unfindable or the yardright or old castle is usable but not sure it those brands are available good luck
