Bulk Gravel?

[jgauthier]

Hey All,

I am new to the forums. My wife and i just picked up a 220g for 50% off at a local fish place. We're pretty excited to upgrade from our 90g (freshwater) and then going to upgrade our 30g (cichlid) with the 90. We've decided to build our own wet/dry filter for both, so we're excited about that.

Anyway, I need to fill this 220 with gravel. Can anyone suggest somewhere to get bulk gravel? I've found some natural gravel on sale online for $13/25lb, but wanted to ask if anyone had any specific recommendations.

Thanks!

 

[BvH]

I usually just get a 0.5cf bag of river rocks from either Lowe's or Home Depot for between 4 and 5 dollars. For my 75g, I bought the medium sized ones and just bought the pea gravel sized ones for a planted tank I'm working on. Just make sure to wash it out really really well. Some ppl actually boil the stones beforehhand.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100427377/h_d2/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&keyword=pea+gravel&jspStoreDir=hdus&Nu=P_PARENT_ID&navFlow=3&catalogId=10053&langId=-1&ddkey=Search

http://www.lowes.com/pd_4697-11106-R1PGG12L_4294857240_4294937087_?productId=3087343&Ns=p_product_quantity_sold|0&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl_Bagged%2BRock_4294857240_4294937087_%3FNs%3Dp_product_quantity_sold|0

You can also use the vinegar test to see if they fizz or not.

 

[jgauthier]

Sweet. Thanks!
I was considering going that route, but wasn't certain of any caveats.

 

[Angler]

I used the Home Depot pea gravel for my 260. Very cheap, and I'm happy with the way it looks.

 

[lp85253]

+1 on the home depot gravel