Sand update...

[Herpn]

I have been looking for sand. Several people have PMed and said they are looking for it too. These are my results from today.

No southdown anywhere.

I did find 50 LB bags of Quickrete at HD and Lows
I think it was $3.05 at Lows and $3.27 at HD

HD also had Durascape White Play sand. This is the stuff that says Not for Aquarium use. That stuff is $3.99

If anyone finds white sand, southdown etc please let me/us know.

[Obi-dad]

I think Walmart was carrying the Old Castle (new name for the southdown sand) last year. I bet they are starting to stock up for the spring, you might try them.

[Herpn]

Cool Thanks I will give that a try........ :D

[Rockym]

I'm looking for 5 bags, no luck so far. Agway in Danielson says they can order it but have to order a full pallet. I'll post if I find some.

[staninct]

Hey Chuck - Southdown also says "Not for Aquarium Use" on the outside of the bag. Go figure.

[tsquad]

Yeah, they say that because their supplier also supplies Caribsea I believe. Rockym, let's definitely order that pallet. I'm sure people are VERY interested, I am at least..

[hans1976]

Walmart just got in the Kelidescope (sp) colored sand. They have all there patio sets out and fertilizers. It won't be long before they have regular sand 9although the associate didn't know when).

I got my sand last summer from KMART - White Sandcastle (Ithink that was the name) for $3.00 a bag and have been very happy with it. It is a larger grain size than the Southdown.

[staninct]

SO its on! The great sand hunt of 2006! Winner gets - first dibs on sand before telling everbody else! We should make this an annual event!

[REEF-DADDY]

KOLOR SCAPE its made by oldcastle, you can get it at HD. It's says not for aquarium use but that as disclaimer so you'll buy the expenssive stuff at the LFS

[CT Clownfish]

http://www.reefs.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=82903

this guy has 7000lbs of southdown

[cmhollis]

Who is up for a road trip to Pittsburgh? I have an Expedition and a trailer that we can load up.

Mike

[Herpn]

I will fly to the Caribbean and collect my own. I will bring 2 carry-on and pack my suitcases with it. That will be at least 400lbs I might have to pay extra cause they frown on bags over 50lbs now a days.....

[BigWaz]

i tried home depot in middletown today, no luck. I'm going to try Walmart. I want to know as soon as someone sees a bag, also, whats the best place for weird PVC, i need a 1 and 1/4 street elbowx for my dorso standpipe and i can't find it anywhere.
Anthony

[Herpn]

I hit wallmart tonight NOTHING.....

Not sure on the PVC, probably Lows or HD.

[Herpn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6905390#post6905390 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cmhollis
Who is up for a road trip to Pittsburgh? I have an Expedition and a trailer that we can load up.

Mike

The $600 on gas would kill us though :D ..

[cmhollis]

We get enough people to go in at $15 per bag and we got the gas covered. Pittsburgh is only like a tank and a half each way, so three tanks at say $65 per is $195 in gas, plus say $40 for tolls. We would only have to be buying 50 bags or so and it is covered. I am sure we can find enough people that we could get 50 bags ordered.

[Herpn]

I was kidding. I would hope it does not come to that but if there in no sand out with in a month I would be in. I would rather spend $3-5 a bag though....

[cmhollis]

$15 for 50 lbs is still better than $35 for 30 lbs at the LFS.

Mike

[Herpn]

I hear ya.

[cato]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6906316#post6906316 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Herpn
I was kidding. I would hope it does not come to that but if there in no sand out with in a month I would be in. I would rather spend $3-5 a bag though....

Me too! Thinking of trying a DSB in my new 38g I just acquired.
BB right now. Still in set up stages.:D

[cato]

Has anyone looked into any local masonary supply stores or some place similar??

[PL-Reef]

The new HD in Windham had some a couple of weeks ago, has anyone tried calling them to see if they still have some, because they are new they may be better supplied.

[Herpn]

I have not tried any masonay stores. I think within a week or 2 most/many stores will have the sand in. + thinking..........

[Rockym]

Jas, When I was there the other day they only had Quickcrete (silica).

[Mingiunate]

Is the durascape white play sand from HD any good?

[BigWaz]

I tried the HD in middletown and waterford, nothing, i also tried the lowes in waterford, nothing,they had play sand but it was the green and red bag, not southdown

[Herpn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6936450#post6936450 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mingiunate
Is the durascape white play sand from HD any good?

I am not sure? Does anyone else know? It looked like it was pretty gritty not fine sand.

[CT Clownfish]

may have a line on sand in northern CT. A friend of mine was in a small supply store yesterday and asked about southdown or yard right. They told him they carried in the past. He said the girl went online and pulled up the site for their suppier and it listed the yardright tropicalplay sand. She said she was going to call and find out if they can get the sand. They said its not a problem getting the sand to them seeing they own a trucking company. My friend said he should here back sometime this week Lets hope

[Mingiunate]

I'm wondering if anyone could bring a 50lb bag of southdown that I could buy off of them at the meeting next sunday...

I would greatly appreciate it!

[Herpn]

Still looking so if anyone finds some let me know.

Thanks,
Chuck

[rayclark]

I have about 10 bags of Old Castle I'll sell for what I paid for it $5.00 per bag. I live in Orange, CT.

PM me if interested.

[Herpn]

NICE!!! When can I come and get them? I need about 6-10 bags.

I work in New Haven. I could swing by today if that would work for you.

Thanks,
Chuck

[staninct]

If chuck leaves any I'll take some - going to switch over my FOWLR

[Herpn]

Thanks Ray great meeting you!!


Hey Stan I need like 6-8 bags and I took all 10. I did not want to leave him with 2 sitting there. So I splurged, I will sell them to you for $15 each cause we are friends!!! Haha I will hook you up with a few if you need them.

[staninct]

Awesome thanks. I'll be over Thursday to help set up the 75.

[Mingiunate]

are there any left?

I could use a bag... I will be at the meeting if thats the easiest way to do it. I would be eternally grateful!

thanks!

[Herpn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6947930#post6947930 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mingiunate
are there any left?

I could use a bag... I will be at the meeting if thats the easiest way to do it. I would be eternally grateful!

thanks!

They will be $40 each for you cause I dont know you... Haha JK.:lol: :D

It depends how many Stan is taking?

[staninct]

How big are the bags? If they are 25lb I will need 3. If they are less, I will need all you can spare. THanks.

[Herpn]

50

[sequential]

If there are any left come meeting time, I'd be interested in two bags. No sweat if they are all spoken for. This stuff is like reefer crack. ;)

[cato]

I'm looking too. Looking for enough for a DSB in a 38gal. How much do you think I'd need for it 36 long x 12 deep.

[Herpn]

http://reefcentral.com/calc/SandBed.php

About 90 lbs for a 4 inch bed. I need at least 6 and was going to hang on to an extra one or 2 so I can add when it needs it. I think Stan is taking 2. I might not have any left after that?

I am washing it now and losing some when I wash it. I am doing a 75 and wanted to do about a 5 inch bed or more.

I will re-post in here to let people know.

Cheers,
Chuck

[staninct]

Sorry guys but i do need two. Thanks CHA!

[cato]

If anyone locates any other stuff please let me know. Thanks. Has anyone checked any of the masonary supply places in the area??

[dburr]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6953031#post6953031 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Herpn
http://reefcentral.com/calc/SandBed.php

About 90 lbs for a 4 inch bed. I need at least 6 and was going to hang on to an extra one or 2 so I can add when it needs it. I think Stan is taking 2. I might not have any left after that?

I am washing it now and losing some when I wash it. I am doing a 75 and wanted to do about a 5 inch bed or more.

I will re-post in here to let people know.

Cheers,
Chuck

Why are you washing it? It's the fine stuff that's makes it so great.:confused:

[Herpn]

dburr I dont like it so dusty. I saw it in a few tanks and think it is too fine. If a powerheads hits it you have a dust storm for a while. I washed the dust off it. Not like I strained it...

You can have all my chalkey silt if you want it.

OK. I am only going to use 6 bags as of now. I was going to save a few for my self later but I am sure there will be some around soon. I would rather help someone out.

Stan is getting 2 bags that leaves 2 Mingiunate wants 1 bag. Sequential wants 2 but there will only be one left. (Do you want one?) Chiroccato I dont think there will be any left.
But will will see.

[BigWaz]

I pmed rayclark right after he posted and got no response, but i asked him for two bags before the other guys.

[Herpn]

Sorry BigWaz I used the order in the thread. There should be some out in a week or two anyway.

Just a heads up, when someone has 3 posts, chances are they might now know what a PM is...

I am going to keep my eyes open anyway. I want a few bags around just in case.

Cheers,
Chuck

[sequential]

Herpn, I won't be able to arrange for pick up until at least Sunday given my work schedule. If someone needs one bag and can pick it up before then, I'm happy to pass my spot along.

[Herpn]

Hey guys I am planing to go the the meeting on Sunday. I am about 90% sure I will be there. I can bring to the meeting for pick up.

sequential let me know.

Cheers,
Chuck

[sequential]

If you're at the meeting, then I would like the sand. :)

[CT Clownfish]

Okay here is what I have learned from an Agway Manger who placed a call to the company who makes the sand (Southdown, Old Castle , YardRight). The Company Stop making the sand two years ago. It also no longer makes or sell crushed shells. What ever is left in the supply line is all thats left. Sounds like they caught on to the fact everyone was buying it up form their tanks and not buying their product for much more money from the pets stores.

[Herpn]

Oh No!!!:eek2: :eek2:

[staninct]

Herpn - sounds like you will need to ask that $40 a bag! This stuff is a collectors item!

[sequential]

There's no mention of YardRight being unavailable this season on the manufacturer's website (http://www.yardright.com/sand.htm#playsand).

I zipped them off an email. I'll let you know the results.

[CT Clownfish]

Yea they told the manager they have not updated their website in a while.

[sequential]

CT Clownfish, I'm not saying you're wrong, I've just read contrary information from other people on RC who have also spoken with company representatives. I hope we can settle this because it keeps coming up over and over again, but I doubt it. :)

[CT Clownfish]

Well lets hope you get an email from them telling us all what's going on. I sent a few using their website on how to contact them, but never got a responds.

[BigWaz]

I don't understand what the big deal is. it's freakin sand, it's not hard to package, they make a profit. Can they just sel me my bags and i can go in peace. I mean i think it's so stupid that i have to play so much more money at the pet stores for the same exact sand. Why does this have to be so difficult. I'm going to make a sand company, anyone wanna join?

[staninct]

With the demand for the stuff I'd at least be an investor in your company BigWaz!

[sequential]

What's the curing process for sand from the ocean anyway?

[cato]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6964665#post6964665 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by staninct
With the demand for the stuff I'd at least be an investor in your company BigWaz!

Yeah me too! :)

[Herpn]

This sand is kiln dried at 1000 degrees. That is the only thing they do with it besides sifting it. Kinda weird but every bag of the 6 I opened had One round white stone in it...

The IPO name if to CO will be Super Sand. Who whats in at 50 cents a share?

Oh ya the rest of the Bags can be bid on here

http://cgi.ebay.com/How-To-Build-A-Sand-Blaster_W0QQitemZ5677362947QQcategoryZ47103QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

You can make your own!

[BigWaz]

So the next CTARS meeting we go to a beach and do this. Except the raffle for this meeting is who has to pay for the plane tickets or gas.

[cato]

What was the final consensus on the quickrete brand sand??

[sequential]

Quickrete is finer and darker, if I recall correctly, but available at a Lowes near you.

[staninct]

Just finished changing my substrate from crushed coral to Herpn's Old Castle. Awesome stuff. Beautiful white color, needed a ton of rinsing but tank is clearing up now. I used about 80 lbs in my 38g. Thanks Chuck!

[Herpn]

No problem good Luck.

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