lt1fj40 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 (edited) Ok, ever since all you fine people have told me I could use sand for my FW aquarium I have been on the look out for some nice cheap sand...I decided I really liked the white sand but didn't want to pay 25 bucks for 20 lbs that you see it for in local pet stores... SO I started looking into pool filter sand..and yes the do sell white pool filter sand...but where to buy it in Edmonton remains a mystery as I visited a dozen places with no luck...then I called a bunch of landscaping companies and found some "Hawaii White Sand"...now it is not as sharp white as the stuff for 25 bucks but it is way more white then normal play sand and the best part is was 10 bucks for 100 lbs... I will see if I can get some pics of it when I put it into the tank. I am not sure about the forum rules about posting a company name so if you want to know where I got it just PM me! Edited June 16, 2009 by lt1fj40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaggle Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Nice find, I know that there are always lots of people looking for white sand. Cant wait for pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajays Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 You can get it cheap at Sil Industries www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=116%20Avenue%20Nw&city=Edmonton&state=AB&zipcode=T6S&country=CA&geodiff=1 look under Sandblasting sand in yellow pages. I had in all my tanks and it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lt1fj40 Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) Cool Thanks Sea Jay...How white is the sandblasting sand? Oh and what size of grain do you get Sil 1 (fine) Sil 4 (medium) or Sil 7 (coarse) Edited June 17, 2009 by lt1fj40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooUrns! Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Ok, ever since all you fine people have told me I could use sand for my FW aquarium I have been on the look out for some nice cheap sand...I decided I really liked the white sand but didn't want to pay 25 bucks for 20 lbs that you see it for in local pet stores...SO I started looking into pool filter sand..and yes the do sell white pool filter sand...but where to buy it in Edmonton remains a mystery as I visited a dozen places with no luck...then I called a bunch of landscaping companies and found some "Hawaii White Sand"...now it is not as sharp white as the stuff for 25 bucks but it is way more white then normal play sand and the best part is was 10 bucks for 100 lbs... I will see if I can get some pics of it when I put it into the tank. I am not sure about the forum rules about posting a company name so if you want to know where I got it just PM me! Care to name the landscaping company where you found this? Inquiring minds want to know. SIL Industries agregates are of good quality but are by no means that inexpensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 SIL Industries agregates are of good quality but are by no means that inexpensive. Are you kidding? I got 40 kg (88 lbs) bags of sand from SIL for $17. How much cheaper do you want it? Boom :boom: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajays Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 It is not as white as paper but still a nice white. I think mine was 3.9 not sure. They have some samples in the office. Best you go on a road trip. The price is very cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lt1fj40 Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 I did Sea Jay good call on the sand..I really like the fact you can pick your grain size, cant do that at a landscaping company! I think the Sil sand looks great, the one I picked up was 20 bucks for 100 lbs and it is pretty white but also has some cool transparent grains as well..cool effect I think. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denzkyasia Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Ok, ever since all you fine people have told me I could use sand for my FW aquarium I have been on the look out for some nice cheap sand...I decided I really liked the white sand but didn't want to pay 25 bucks for 20 lbs that you see it for in local pet stores...SO I started looking into pool filter sand..and yes the do sell white pool filter sand...but where to buy it in Edmonton remains a mystery as I visited a dozen places with no luck...then I called a bunch of landscaping companies and found some "Hawaii White Sand"...now it is not as sharp white as the stuff for 25 bucks but it is way more white then normal play sand and the best part is was 10 bucks for 100 lbs... I will see if I can get some pics of it when I put it into the tank. I am not sure about the forum rules about posting a company name so if you want to know where I got it just PM me! you know what i get my pool sand in our used pool filter sand coz im maintenance in hotel with pool so only you need is wash it very well coz theres some still chemical there...but dont worry i tried already in my tank...nothing happen to my peacocks community tank...if you interested i can grab you coz im going to the city by this june 26. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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