WMAS Discussion Forum : aragonite sand http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:09:55 +0000 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:30:37 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=45898 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[aragonite sand : I do Utah sand with about 3/4...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45898&PID=393419&title=aragonite-sand#393419 Author: smacky
Subject: 45898
Posted: January 08 2011 at 4:30pm

I do Utah sand with about 3/4 inches of coarser stuff on top and it works great for me as well.]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:30:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45898&PID=393419&title=aragonite-sand#393419 <![CDATA[aragonite sand : The sand doesn&#039;t fly if the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45898&PID=393412&title=aragonite-sand#393412 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 45898
Posted: January 08 2011 at 4:01pm

The sand doesn't fly if the water is aimed up (which is very efficient water movement anyway) and eventually the sand sticks together with the growth of bacteria.
A layer of course sand over Oolitic keeps it in place. 1.5 average depth of Oolitic and .5 inch of courser sand is all it takes. I slope the sand back so it's only an inch in front and 2-3 inches in back. gives the benefit of a DSB in back.
To determine the amount of sand needed in gallons multiply in inches the length X depth(front-back) X height of sand / 230
If this cube is 24"X24"X1.5" of sand that will be 3.75 gallons of sand.
Sand weighs about 10 lbs/gal.
Smile
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Subject: 45898
Posted: January 08 2011 at 3:51pm

Utah sand is too fine for my tastes. I used a combo of utah sand and crushed coral. My next tank I'll probably just by a dry aragonite that's not too fine]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 15:51:07 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45898&PID=393410&title=aragonite-sand#393410 <![CDATA[aragonite sand : There is no best method, it just...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45898&PID=393407&title=aragonite-sand#393407 Author: MadReefer
Subject: 45898
Posted: January 08 2011 at 3:10pm

There is no best method, it just depends on what you want.
I really like Utah sand as well. Only 2-3 inches and you will have a DSB. Other sand requires more.
But if you want really high water movement, it can be tough to keep Utah sand in place. In this case you might try a remote DSB and 1/2 inch of course sand of your choice in the display.
 
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Subject: 45898
Posted: January 08 2011 at 2:58pm

I prefer Utah sand, and dry sand rather than buy bags that suppose have live bacteria. I use Oceanic sea salt, really like the price and only use this type of brand ever since i got to this hobby]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 14:58:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45898&PID=393406&title=aragonite-sand#393406 <![CDATA[aragonite sand : What would be the recommended...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45898&PID=393405&title=aragonite-sand#393405 Author: phinfan
Subject: 45898
Posted: January 08 2011 at 2:54pm

What would be the recommended amount of sand I would want to put on the bottom of my 93 cube?  How coarse or fine do I want it to be?  What is the preferred brand, and do I want to use the live stuff?  What is the preferred brand of sea salt?

thanks
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