Would you buy this?

Discussion in 'Sand' started by WCW, Dec 30, 2011.

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  1. WCW

    WCW Feather Duster

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    WCW, Dec 30, 2011
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  2. Ashevillian

    Ashevillian Pajama Cardinal

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    Some people I think would say yes, I think most would say no.

    You can get dry sand cheaper and just seed it with a 8oz cup of your LFS sand from either their DT or a sump.

    Besides you're in TX! Take a boat out to a sand bar and fill up some buckets! :-D
     
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  3. Meanie

    Meanie Spaghetti Worm

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    Doesn't sound too bad, i'll be watching to see what you think if you order it....
     
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  4. ezz1r

    ezz1r Feather Star

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    I would buy it and clean it through a pillow case and a hose then let it sit for a few weeks before adding it to my DT tank.

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  5. Meanie

    Meanie Spaghetti Worm

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    If it's live sand wouldn't that kill everything in it? If so then you would be better off just going and buying Argonite sand at you LFS probably cheaper.
     
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  6. NanoMano

    NanoMano Gigas Clam

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    I'd do dry sand all the way, and seed it with a cup or 2 of live sand, its much cheaper
     
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  7. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    I would do dry sand. Microfauna breeds rapidly IME.
     
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  8. tattoolew

    tattoolew Sea Dragon

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    Dry sand for sure. I have the "sand" and a bunch of rubble in it. Like full and half shells, little redish pebbles and the such. Get Dr. Tim's one and only i love this stuff made my tank go from a slight stinky beach smell to nothing but salt in a few hours.
     
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  9. WhiskyTango

    WhiskyTango Eyelash Blennie

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    No, I would not buy that sand.
     
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  10. Rpratt

    Rpratt Astrea Snail

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    Dont buy it for just the live sand. If you like the compound then buy it. Better to pay a little extra and get what you love. If you have heard good reviews from this person and just want their live sand then ask them if you can buy a sample (2-3 cups) to see how it looks. Then use that to seed your sand. But I it is all about price go with what everyone else said
     
    Rpratt, Dec 31, 2011
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