Southdown Alternative @ HD - Pulverized Limestone

[jksteele010]

I just picked some up from HD on Broadway in edmond. They've got an entire pallet still. I using it to try some DIY Rock for setting up a 42 and a 60 that are still empty.

 

[Buffreefer]

I have always found it outside right against the wall of the building, IN THE FERTILIZER not with the sand. I is sold as a fertilizer to gardeners for correcting ph in soil. They sell it as a seasonal item (I think) so since the gardening season is ending you may want to grab some if your looking for it

 

[okieman98]

what are y'all using to sift this with

 

[ERICinFL]

I picked up two bags yesterday from HD. I got a sweet deal at $2 a bag, since they were damaged. I'm adding some to my DIY rock mix and when I upgrade tanks, I'll try adding some to my sand.

 

[ERICinFL]

Here is a link to the rocks I'm making. The second batch I made, I added some of the limestone. I think the texture looks better, not quite as granular as the first.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1704140

 

[jkhudson]

What kind of cement do you use for DIY rocks?

 

[HerdofCrickets]

Portland Type II

 

[jkhudson]

How long does it need to cusr before going in the tank?

 

[HerdofCrickets]

It has to cure for about 2-3 months, doing a combination of daily, weekly, and every other weekly water changes.

There is a HUGE thread on RC about DIY Live Rock, I'll see if I have it bookmarked still...

 

[HerdofCrickets]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1286738&perpage=25&pagenumber=29

Get yourself a drink and start reading... haha

 

[Buffreefer]

PH usually test's around 11-12 on a new batch with a 24 hour soak so like everything else in our hobby, be patient.

 

[ERICinFL]

I'm going to test my ph at the beginning of week 5. The first batch I made has been soaking for just over two weeks. There is very little "crud" gathering at the top of the water now, so I'm anxious to see what the ph will be.

On the thread link I posted to my rock, I have a pic of the pulverized lime I'm using in my mix. Would this be ok for use in a sand bed?

 

[okieman98]

hay going to the city on Thursday which store have it is there a hd by shields going past there and over by the Baptist hospital i need some for my 180 set up

thanks

 

[Buffreefer]

okieman...
yes i have seen it there but havent been in that store lately. know the HD at sw 19th in moore has it and is not far off of I-35.

 

[405ndn]

What's a good type of filter to use to rinse all the dust out of a new bag of the limestone?

 

[eddybabyhd]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15746308#post15746308 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by okieman98
hay going to the city on Thursday which store have it is there a hd by shields going past there and over by the Baptist hospital i need some for my 180 set up

thanks

The HD in Del City off Sooner Rd has it, as well as the HD in Edmond on Brodway and 15th

I just bought some at both of them in the last 2 weeks

 

[Buffreefer]

Eddy are your making rock?

 

[eddybabyhd]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15747672#post15747672 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Buffreefer
Eddy are your making rock?

I have toyed around with it, and pretty happy with the results.

I think I would be much happier using white portland.

Its just such a messy process, but rewarding

 

[HerdofCrickets]

Dang... 2 home depots down and no luck.

Guess I'll call the others in Kansas City instead of driving all over

 

[okieman98]

ok thanks i will try those