sand from beach

Discussion in 'Sand' started by iWanaclown, Oct 5, 2010.

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  1. iWanaclown

    iWanaclown Astrea Snail

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    is getting sand from the beach a bad thing ive never heard of any one using it.i know theres probably gonna be some hitch hikers but i dont think sand from the shore would have to many if anyone can give me an opinion please
     
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  2. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    only the possibility of some hitchikers. Also there is usually a higher content of dieoff so if you are putting it in a new tank then it might help you cycle
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Not a good idea, you have no idea what the sand has been exposed to.

    For the amount of money must people invest in their SW systems, new sand is a small price to pay to insure that it will not harm the system now or later down the road. IMHO
     
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  4. nightster

    nightster Pajama Cardinal

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    ^^^+1^^^
     
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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    +2, you have aerial polution and aquatic polution in the sand and who knows what else dumped in by humans and other animals.
     
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  6. Flaring Afro

    Flaring Afro Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Just get play sand and rinse it in parts in a bucket until the water you dump out is clear. It's around $3 for 50 pounds at lowe's.
     
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  7. dellyjoe

    dellyjoe Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    is the live sand the same thing as the sand on the beach
     
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  8. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    +3. Just buy sand! It's not expensive compared to all the other stuff you'll be buying. Plus, unless you have a permit, you shouldn't be taking things from nature.
     
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  9. offensetaken

    offensetaken Montipora Digitata

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    I agree with all who say to just buy it. Not worth the risk!
     
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  10. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    in some states its illegal to take sand
     
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