aragamax

[aquaguy]

why this sand is too expensive? is it because it holds high ph? does crushed coral do the same? what is better crushed coral or aragamax? I need a lot of sand for my new tank, but I want to get the best sand but I don't know which one is the best... I have some live sand ready to "sow life" in my new sand bed

thank you guys for any help.

 

[danmhippo]

Not sure about aragmax, but CC are quite coarse, and traps detritus too easily. Try to find some other fine grade aragnite sand for better result. I suppose you are using DSB instead of plenum, right?

 

[aquaguy]

Thanks Danmhippo, you are right, I'm using DSB, I just find aragonite reef sand, I think that's the best option.... But I still thinking why aragamax is special?

 

[DarwinTheDog]

If you can get it in your area Southdown Tropical Play Sand is the way to go. Perfect size for a DSB and CHEAP!! It is aragonite and perfect for the reef.

Good Luck

 

[percula]

The aragamax is the fine ooalite (sp?) thus its the tiny stuff, I like aragamax select, better stuff... this is what most use for the lower portion of their dsb.

 

[aquaguy]

Yes, I've heard about play sand unfortunately I'm living in CA and I can not find playsand at H.D.

the only playsand they have is silica, I bought two bags of them by mistake and I still have them. Thank you anyway.