What "type" of aragonite sand do you guys like?

[NeveSSL]

Hi all!

I'm seriously considering aragonite to replace my silica sand, mainly because I like the way it looks much better.

I was looking for opinions on the different "types". It seems like there's a decently wide variety. I've got a feeling either "Sugar Sized" or "Aragamax" Carib Sea sand may fit the bill well.

Also, anyone use "Tidal Meridian" sand? Looks good and I may be able to get it locally at Petsmart... if nothing else, shipping is free right now on orders over $50, which I would need.

What are the downsides to the different varieties?

Thanks much!

Brandon

[matt_54351]

i have sugar sized in mine and i am loving the nitrate reducing power!!! it's also 4 inches deep most places

[NeveSSL]

Good deal. I was thinking 4" deep, too. My current sandbed is 4".

Do you have a 45g tall? How many lbs did you use? I'm thinking 80lbs should give me somewhere close to 4".

Brandon

[lancer99]

I love the Aragamax stuff. I used some of the Tidal Meridian when setting up my 29G, and really couldn't tell the difference between it and Aragamax...maybe the avg. grain size is a *bit* smaller.

-R

[fishboyy]

i use the caribsea fiji pink sand in all my tanks, its fine sized with tiny pink flecks?? scatered thorough out. i think it looks great

[yellowwatchmen]

This is what I have and I love it.
http://www.caribsea.com/pages/produc...aragonite.html

[chrismunn]

i like the aragonite type of aragonite...

[NeveSSL]

Awesome... thanks for the replies, guys!

I think I may go with the Tidal Meridian. Hopefully they'll have it at Petsmart. If not, I may just order it with free shipping.

chrismunn: Way to expound, bro.

Brandon