What size sand [if any] are you guys using?

[keithrett]

I am planning on setting up another tank which will be mainly SPS. I have two tanks currently, one BB and one SSB, I like the benefits of both but would like to keep a SSB for visual purposes. So here is my question, for those of you with high flow SPS tanks what size sand do you guys use to prevent it from blowing around?

Thanks,
Keith

 

[jcolletteiii]

I use this stuff - it's larger grained (but not too large), it's really cheap, and most Petco's have it in stock, and most importantly, it looks fantastic. http://www.petco.com/product/112009/Natures-Ocean-Aragonite-Sand.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch

Rinse well, though. I've got two Korallia 1050's aimed almost at each other creating turbulent flow, and they don't stir up the sand.

 

[sbeason]

For my high flow sps tank, I use Tropic Eden Reeflakes. No problem with sand storms because of the larger size.

Thanks, Steve

 

[jonnybravo22]

+1 for Tropic Eden. I think it is a great sand and much cleaner than "Special Grade". Initial rinse 2 or 3 times and water is clear vs. special grade i spent an hour rinsing and it was still cloudy.

 

[Chris Lakies]

I prefer caribsea special grade 1.-2. Size. Looks good and doesnt get blown around as much with high flow.

 

[nvdiz]

^^^ caribsea special grade is perfect for high flow tanks