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Storage and longevity ???
Just to open the discussion further -- how should the sand be stored and how long will it last before initial use?? I bought 6 bags last November and have it stored in my basement (dark & cool) on top of a large (6 gal) milk crate.
I'm assuming the normal standards of dark, cool, dry, and as airtight (oxygen free) as possible. Is there anything that would spoil the sand over time? I guess it would still be good 10-20 years later if it didn't get contaminated?? Any thoughts on preparation before use after long long term storage?
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^up
I'll be storing mine for about a year....should be fine for almost an indefinate amount of time as long as its sheltered from the elements...just my thoughts dredawg |
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I would say that the sand would last for 1000k millennia or so... give or take 50%....
It is just sand.... mgk |
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southdown sand
Just wanted to say "THANKS" for the info about Southdown sand. Really appreciate the update. How much should be used if a person also uses CC? Can the two substrates be used together? I have a 45 gal. reef with 31/2" CC, but would like to add.
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Use this link (from the search above) and do a search in Dr. Ron's forum for replacing CC with sand. There is tons of info.
http://www.reefcentral.net/vbulletin/search.php?s= mgk |
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I got lucky and a fellow reefer in my area had some brought to him. He had an exrea bag and i snagged it up for my 29G. I work for a local pet store, and im thinking of asking my boss to looking into ordering a pallet of the stuff, that would keep the local reefers happy, and it is great for reptiles also, so that might be a bonus into getting him to order it.
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Southdown - Myth or Legend :)
3.99 a bag blows away anything that I have in my tank!! I want some, NEED SOME.. and to no avail have tried EVERY HD store in the RICHMOND, Virginia area. Please, if you see any or have a few bags to spare.. please please please tell me Thanks.
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Hey Grumpy,
Was wodering about the pic of the bag of SD.I couldnt view the pic.Only saw the infamous red X Great thread, Thanx, Roger
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This is the bag that I have. I picked these up in a Pennsylvania Home Depot fairly recently(June 2002).
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WOW
I just bought three bags,I didn't buy all 6 I need.Didn't want to lug all that weight at once.I'll go back and buy another 6. Thanks for the heads up...... |
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Since we have so many question about Southdown in this forum, I thought I would copy this thread here and post it at the top. Hope this help those of you looking for SD.
Griss
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Griss, always with the hook up.
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about 3 days!!! I know the weekend doesn't count. Only when you are at work.
Thanks for your help.
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how does the pic look like?
Can someone show me how the bag of Southdown sand looks like?? Don't wanna get the wrong one.. Can anyone up the pic here?? and how much is per bag?
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Re: how does the pic look like?
I know the southdown sand is good for reef tank.. What about just the fish?? Can I just the southdown sand for just the fish?
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Re: Re: how does the pic look like?
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Not sure if this will help anyone in their search for SD, but when I lived in Rochester NY (about 3 years ago) I bought SD at Toys R' Us. Not sure if they still carry it though. I still remember dumping it into my sons sand box thinking "man this looks just like the stuff I use in my tank".
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Does anyone know where I can get the southdown sand in nyc?? I don't think Brooklyn, queens HD have any of them.. thanx
What about L.I?? Kevin |
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Hi, as a comparison ,i live in the UK just paid £45 for a bag of carribsea aragamax which is about $70,wish i could pay $4 a bag.
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These stores are a little bit of a drive for you, but I've heard they do carry SD at these stores 2000 Hempstead Tpke. East Meadow, NY11554 (516) 542 9200 600 Hempstead Tpke. Elmont, NY 11003 (516) 488 8500 160 B East Sunrise Hwy., Freeport, NY 11520 (516) 546 6280 86 Jericho Tpke. Jericho, NY 11753 (516) 997 9595 101 Green Acres Rd. Valley Stream, NY (516) 823 0700 172 Fulton Ave. Hempstead, NY 11550 (516) 565 3700 Hope this helps.
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Shame that HD does not have the bagging plant in Ft. Pierce and sell it locally in Florida.
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CALCITE
A friend here in CANADA purchased a product call CALCITE. it is exactly the same as SOUTHDOWN in size and color. He has done the vinegar test and the stuff has been in his tank for 6 months.
The stuff was like $5 a 50lb bag. He bought it from BUILDERS WAREHOUSE. and I think it is available at RONA. |
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