Southdown Alternative @ HD - Pulverized Limestone

[jjmcat]

I like the look of that.

 

[LionfishFinatic]

I found this online, would this be the same stuff and all right to use?? It's the same brand, different bag.....

http://www.thegreathardwarestore.com/50LB-Pulverized-Lime-p/485105.htm

 

[Mosthated2008]

bump?

 

[ivgonmad]

anybody know if this is available in SoCal? (San Diego to be specific)

 

[Esquare]

$4.00 for 50 lbs, what a rip-off! I’ll sell it to you all day long for $9.50 per ton.

 

[TamiW]

FWIW, I've been using this stuff for years, the first tank I set up with it was probably in 2003 (ish, I think?) so I can attest to the longevity of it. I'm in WI, and the HD here has it called something like "limestone screening pavers base". I used a screen to pull the bigger chunks out, and ended up with a really fine sand, but I like that in a sand bed. Worms galore. The only thing I've noticed is that some batches appear to be more grey, and some more white. So I always got the bags that were more white.

I was debating about setting up my next tank with this stuff or doing it the "right way" which is kind of how I stumbled on this thread. But I'm happy with it, so I'm leaning towards using it again.

 

[ivgonmad]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12298323#post12298323 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ivgonmad
anybody know if this is available in SoCal? (San Diego to be specific)

anyone?

 

[kookerson]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13011733#post13011733 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ivgonmad
anyone?

Id like to know as well, have you tried emailing them and asking for an MSDS sheet?

 

[kookerson]

Also, after calculating shipping from this place, it seems that shipping is an overkill.........

 

[ERICinFL]

So, now that some of you have been using this long term, how would you rate it? Any algae problems, or parameter issues?

 

[HerdofCrickets]

bump for an old thread

any new updates on this? Thinking of buying 400lbs for a 180gal and sump/fuge...

 

[eddybabyhd]

Havent used it in a display tank, but I do know you have to wash the heck out of it, cause its really dusty

 

[HerdofCrickets]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15684107#post15684107 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by eddybabyhd
Havent used it in a display tank, but I do know you have to wash the heck out of it, cause its really dusty

Yeah, thats what I've heard too.

have you used it in a fuge?

 

[eddybabyhd]

There is a guy here in our club that has it as a deep sand bed fuge, but not long term. Maybe he can chime in here

 

[okieman98]

does anyone have a sku for it i looked at lowes in ardmore but did not see it might have to order

 

[Buffreefer]

Lowes Dosent carry it. Only HD. I asked here in the city and they could not order it.

 

[okieman98]

ok thanks

 

[HerdofCrickets]

found this on another board;

 

[jkhudson]

Which dept. is it in? Lawn&garden or building suppiles

 

[HerdofCrickets]

I have only checked 1 Home Depot in the Kansas City area, and they didn't have it. But from what people are saying, if they can find it its outside in the Lawn & Garden section.