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mfrance 
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Posted: October 23 2003 at 6:03pm |
This is a great site!! it sure is nice to get advice from locals.
Anyway I bought a 75g tank and its in dire need of sand. I have read on the internet about sand called Southdown. Its aragonite based and is really popular back east. Plus if you can find it, its dirt cheap vs buying sand from LFS. From what I have read its playsand thats mined out of Florida and people use it all the time.
What is your opinion and if its good where can you get aragonite sand in Utah and if its not good let me know so I dont buy it. Thanks!!
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Posted: October 23 2003 at 6:37pm |
Welcome to the group. Unfortunately Southdown sand is not available out west. I believe a number of us have tried to obtain it without success. There is another local source available though. We live on a ancient ocean bed. So there is sand that has worked for many of us. But it is not without its doubters. So feel free to do a search and good luck on your decision.
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Posted: October 23 2003 at 10:19pm |
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do a search for Utah oolitic sand on this site. I'm using alot of it but some are opposed to it. Just make sure you clean it well. Basically, just know there are pro's and con's.
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Mark Peterson
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Posted: October 24 2003 at 7:01pm |
Utah Oolitic Sand is dusty but nothing that rinsing can't cure! There are probably 100 people now using it with no problem. Unfortunately for beginners, the LFS don't know about this amazing local resource and when they do, why would they encourage you to use it and keep your $$ in your pocket?
Anyone new to the hobby is going to question it but what more can I say. I've been around a long time. It works as well as the $1/lb. stuff.
I acquired about 30 gallons of it, waiting to be given free to someone that doesn't want to make the trip out west to collect it.
Recipe: 1-2 inches Utah Oolitic Sand on the bottom of the tank with 1/2-1 inch CaribSea Special Grade Reef Sand on top. Add Utah Aragonite Rock with some LR and serve at about 75-80 degrees F.
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Posted: October 25 2003 at 6:47am |
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Mark, can I have some for our new sump? Are you going to be on the other side of the valley anytime soon? Or can I come visit you Tues afternoon?
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Posted: October 25 2003 at 8:21am |
Mark, I am getting a 125 next weekend and would LOVE some U.O. sand to add for the DSB. It should compliment the Utah rock pretty well I would think! Let me know if you have enough or if not, remind me where the "pure stash" is?
Also, would a nice cream sauce go well with it?
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Mark Peterson
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Posted: October 25 2003 at 11:32am |
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There should be enough for both Suzy and Carl. Call me to arrange it.
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Posted: November 13 2003 at 10:57pm |
Mark,
I'd like to get some sand and some Utah rock for my sump/refugium. Do you still have some left? Where can I get the rock and/or sand? I do not need much. I am only going to stock two ten gal. tanks and add about 10 lbs of rock to my main tank.
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Posted: November 14 2003 at 6:27am |
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Mark, I'd also like some if you have it. I just picked up an 18 Gallon tank that I plan to do a "Utah-Rock-and-Sand" nano reef in. Let me know if you have anything left.
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Posted: November 14 2003 at 9:40am |
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I think we need to plan a rock/sand harvesting trip.
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Posted: November 14 2003 at 2:51pm |
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Let me know if you do. I need rock!
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Posted: November 15 2003 at 9:31pm |
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The leftover sand is all gone, sorry.
We need to do a trip soon before it gets too wet and muddy out there. Whooops, it's already wet and muddy!
Oh well, I might be able to guide a trip this week. Anyone?
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Posted: November 16 2003 at 5:10am |
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Posted: November 16 2003 at 10:00pm |
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When?
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Keep your hands and arms inside the tank and enjoy the ride!
Steve
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Posted: November 17 2003 at 11:48am |
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Maybe the ground will be a little drier by Saturday. Just this morning I watched Utah Power get two vehicles stuck in the mud in the vacant lot next door.
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Posted: November 17 2003 at 1:09pm |
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Just let me know when, I'd love to come.
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Posted: November 20 2003 at 8:55am |
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Today appears, from the look of the weather reports and the sky this morning (red from horizon to horizon!), to be the last good day to collect sand and especially rock.
I'm willing to tear myself away and go collect ASAP. If you are interested or want me to get some for you, call me right now, do not PM.
Mark
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