Sand!

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jjaneski94

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Hello all. I am starting purchasing my 2500 gallon shark build(don't worrry, a 12,500 is in the making). I need sand now. I don't want to pay $.60 a pound for sand from petco for 2500 lbs worth, lol. Please refer me to the best bulk sand(preferably live, doesn't have to be), provider. I would also like an estimate for 2500 lbs of sand. I really couldn't find any reputable dealers, while I was searching yesterday. Thanks guys!

Joe
 
When I bought the sand for my 1200 gallon tank, I wasn't able to beat my local fish stores price, The only problem with my lfs was I had to pay sales tax and in Illinois its ridiculous. I called many online places but the shipping kept killing there price. If you have any lfs in your area i would check with them first and I'm not talking about places like petco but lfs that are privately own, they usually can get the best deals. I also get my salt through my local dealer, you can usually get pretty good deals when you buy large quantities.
 
also I wouldn't be to worried about using live sand unless you just absolutely want to, If you add any cured live rock at all it will seed your sand.
 
jjaneski94;4368898; said:
Hello all. I am starting purchasing my 2500 gallon shark build(don't worrry, a 12,500 is in the making). I need sand now. I don't want to pay $.60 a pound for sand from petco for 2500 lbs worth, lol. Please refer me to the best bulk sand(preferably live, doesn't have to be), provider. I would also like an estimate for 2500 lbs of sand. I really couldn't find any reputable dealers, while I was searching yesterday. Thanks guys!

Joe
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If your in new york drive to the coast, and take some sand off the beach. It will be worth it.
 
Steal sand?? Is that legal? Also, I can get 1 ton of sand straight from the carribean for $800 shipped, good deal? LMK. Thanks.

Joe
 
jjaneski94;4369255; said:
Steal sand?? Is that legal? Also, I can get 1 ton of sand straight from the carribean for $800 shipped, good deal? LMK. Thanks.

Joe
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thats less than 50 cents a pound, is it live sand? I would'nt use any sand from the beach unless you are going to really clean it, contaminates for sure.
 
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