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gunk Small Fry Posts: 5 Kudos: 3 Votes: 1 Registered: 30-Jul-2008	I'm looking for some alternate sources (preferably in or near Adelaide metro area) to get a fine gravel (no bigger than 3mm) or course sand suitable for a 600L planted aquarium. Surely there must be somewhere that doesn't charge $1 or more per kilo for the stuff.
Posted 24-Sep-2008 01:24
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Have you tried looking at bunnings, or local garden shops? While back in the states bought 'shultz's aquatic plant soil' from home depot (bunnings) for much much cheaper than anything from an LFS. ^_^
Posted 24-Sep-2008 01:57
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	At garden suppliers (where they sell it by the cubic Mt) they should have a product called propagating sand it can come in several gradings. It is basically nothing but very fine river pebbles. It will require a lot of washing to remove all the fines and dirt. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 24-Sep-2008 06:11
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	Can't recall the brand, but bunnings has river sand in 20kg bags that is quite ok. It needs a LOT of rinsing first though as it has a lot of mud! For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 24-Sep-2008 07:36
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Callatya That is propagating sand. I have bought it at garden/landscape suppliers for less than $1.00 for a 10 lt bucket. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 24-Sep-2008 08:48
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	is it? I wondered what its real use was, seemed too filthy for sandpits. Looks very nice in tanks though, I have it in my garage yabbie tank and my fiddler tank and it just looks lovely and rivery. For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 24-Sep-2008 17:08
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Note to self, look for propagating sand! Is it heavy enough to not get sucked up by filters? I've been against sand since I tried it at work and ruined a few filters. ^_^
Posted 25-Sep-2008 01:44
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	It is big grains and tiny rocks, not really like beach sand. I'll grab some pics For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 25-Sep-2008 05:16
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	A good supplier will have several grades (I use it to open up potting mixes.) It comes in various sizes 1mm-3mm is the mix I use. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 25-Sep-2008 05:32


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