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Title: WTB Black Substrate / Sand for 180 gallon.
Post by: MisplacedTexan on April 04, 2015, 10:44:25 AM: I am looking at putting a black sand or fine gravel in my 180 gallon tank. Currently leaning toward Tahitian Moon Sand by Caribsea or Rift Lake Sand by Pure Water Pebbles.

Before I order online and get killed with shipping, or drive all over the state trying to find enough I thought I would see if anyone has an extra, or used sand/gravel along those lines I could pick up for relatively cheap.

Send me a PM or leave a note here. Thanks!
Title: Re: WTB Black Substrate / Sand for 180 gallon.
Post by: cranialdisturbance on April 04, 2015, 12:19:35 PM: Petco carries a pretty nice black aquarium sand too.
Title: Re: WTB Black Substrate / Sand for 180 gallon.
Post by: Regalblue on April 04, 2015, 12:41:05 PM: Depending on the species you're wanting to keep, Blasting sand may be a cheap option.
http://www.menards.com/main/mobile/building-materials/concrete-cement-masonry/concrete-mix/black-blast-blasting-sand/p-1934753-c-5648.htm
Title: Re: WTB Black Substrate / Sand for 180 gallon.
Post by: jcunningham0295 on April 04, 2015, 02:15:22 PM: Also if you order off petsoultions.com shipping is free including sand if you spend over $49.
Title: Re: WTB Black Substrate / Sand for 180 gallon.
Post by: mibwb on April 04, 2015, 11:59:59 PM: Petco has free shipping on $49.00 or more too. And has black sand.
Title: Re: WTB Black Substrate / Sand for 180 gallon.
Post by: mightieskeeper on April 07, 2015, 01:56:56 PM: I'm with blair a bag of sandblasting sand approx $10 at tractor supply and you can buy all the unwanted baby roosters. Your neighbor's will love you for it.
Title: Re: WTB Black Substrate / Sand for 180 gallon.
Post by: dexternovice on April 07, 2015, 02:38:51 PM: Quote from: mighties_keeper on April 07, 2015, 01:56:56 PM
I'm with blair a bag of sandblasting sand approx $10 at tractor supply and you can buy all the unwanted baby roosters. Your neighbor's will love you for it.
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Title: Re: WTB Black Substrate / Sand for 180 gallon.
Post by: MisplacedTexan on April 07, 2015, 02:42:56 PM: Alright I will look into that. The reviews seemed a bit mixed... but the bottom line sounds to be wash, wash, wash.... and then wash some more.
Title: Re: WTB Black Substrate / Sand for 180 gallon.
Post by: cranialdisturbance on April 07, 2015, 02:45:31 PM: I never wash the black sand I get from Petco.
Title: Re: WTB Black Substrate / Sand for 180 gallon.
Post by: Warriors06 on April 13, 2015, 10:45:03 PM: Black Diamond Blasting Sand, 50lbs at tractor supply for under $10. All kinds of reviews on it in planted tank forums.