Sand on Ebay (?)

In market for sand for new tank. Just found on ebay.

55lbsof aragonite Carabsea

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2370880956&category=46308

Price: US $11.99
shipping - not bad to PNW. ($12 per bag)

Still looks like a good deal. - have not been able to find in any local "hardware" suppliers, i.e. Home Depot, etc.

Looks like best I can do.

Any problems known?

Thanks,

Omard

 

Great deal on South Down if you can't find it locally. I picked up 15 bags from a guy in LA for 15 bucks a pop. Nice stuff, thanks for the link...

 

oops, I didn't answer your question, no, no problems with it other then its small particulate size (some call it silt down). I use it in several systems I mantain and in all my invert systems at work.

 

The information and it's layout was very good. Seemed upfront and honest. A good deal as good sand can be very expensive. The smaller the grains of sand the more volume area for bacteria to propogate and inhabit.

 

Actually ran down ebay "source"/"seller" to a LFS in Boise, Idaho.

Have had limited experiences with LFS's but this looks like a pretty nice place:

Idaho Saltwater Emporium

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Owner ("Chris"&quot says he bought 3 pallets of the Southdown sand some time ago for his customers, to sell rather then the repackaged very pricey "Carrib" version of the same stuff.

Pretty thoughtful.

Have bro-in-law who makes regular trips to Boise, so should be able to get by the shipping costs even. Bypassing Ebay, that makes the $11.99 a bag really a bargin.

Note: Note, Boise also home of "GARF" - might just be worth a "purchasing" trip one day..Jackets, you interested?

Rgds,

OmarD

PS: From site: We offer Free Field Trips for Preschool, K-6 and 7-12! If you're just curious, feeding time is promptly @ 2:00 p.m. for the sharks and stingrays daily. We invite all to come and enjoy.

Let's go! ;D

 

ive had no problems with caribsea thats part of my sand bed another part is south down they mix ok together also

 

I sell To that shop once in a while, great people to deal with. Definitly give Leroy a buzz at GARF if your going to be in the area.

 

RE: "...Definitly give Leroy a buzz at GARF if your going to be in the area..."

GARF visit a must. -

Will do in Spring...easy weekend drive (but not this time of year)...

Will plan to visit both. "Chris" at shop a very personable guy. - Want to see "Sallly Jo's" tanks first hand. (and of course take along some transport containers for anything that looks like in belongs in my tank)

Om

 

Way cool and jealous I'm not closer!