Getting sand for 75 today

[Ruturaj]

I am going to LFS to get some sane

I finally decided to go with carib sea super naturals peace river sand

Typical Size: 1.0 - 2.0mm
Average Density: 93 pounds per cubic foot



The shop has 20 gallon bags, so I am not sure if I should pick 2 or 3.

As per the calculation, 2 bags would be 2 cm thick layer and 3 bags would be 3 cm layer for 75 gallon (calculated using density given there and 4.5 sq ft surface area). I only care about hiding the bottom glass, there won't be any plants. Inputs? Thanks in advance guys.

 

[Jexnell]

Typically I use 1 pound of substrate per 1 gallon of tank size to get a base of 1 inch. So you would need 4X 20lb bags.

 

[fishguy1978]

Check out Manufacturers Mineral Co (425) 228-2120 they are in Renton. Not sure if they are open but they carry aquarium safe gravel in the size you want. 50-100lb bags. 50lbs for less than $20. Sand in the back of my 29g planted came from them also used in my 55g planted.

 

[fishguy1978]

Here’s the 55g sand Khulie loach for size

 

[Ruturaj]

Typically I use 1 pound of substrate per 1 gallon of tank size to get a base of 1 inch. So you would need 4X 20lb bags.

Thanks, they only have 3 bags in total. I am debating if 2 cm would be enough thickness or not.

 

[Ruturaj]

Check out Manufacturers Mineral Co (425) 228-2120 they are in Renton. Not sure if they are open but they carry aquarium safe gravel in the size you want. 50-100lb bags. 50lbs for less than $20. Sand in the back of my 29g planted came from them also used in my 55g planted.
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Thanks, would look them up. I am looking for smaller grain size so I get the sand feel I want.

 

[fishguy1978]

Thanks, would look them up. I am looking for smaller grain size so I get the sand feel I want.

They don't list everything on their website. I would give them a call and see if they are open. They have a display box with options.
Tractor Supply carries sand blasting media that's cheap too.

 

[Backfromthedead]

I think 3 bags would give you total coverage without being too deep. I tend to use a thin layer of substrate in my tanks compared to other folks though.

 

[Ruturaj]

They don't list everything on their website. I would give them a call and see if they are open. They have a display box with options.
Tractor Supply carries sand blasting media that's cheap too.

Just called them, going there at 4:00 PM.

 

[Ruturaj]

I think 3 bags would give you total coverage without being too deep. I tend to use a thin layer of substrate in my tanks compared to other folks though.

I am looking for thin layer as well, don't want too much hassle of cleaning but don't want bare bottom tank as well.