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[klondike4001]

Does anyone know if any lfs in Houston carry the reef grade live sand?

Caribsea Arag-Alive Special Grade Reef Sand

 

[Reefahholic]

Prolly City Pets

 

[msderganc]

Global Leader had it when I was there last.

 

[webster1234]

All About Fish usually has it

 

[Reefahholic]

All About Fish usually has it

Just make sure your in a Bentley and have on slacks, otherwise the owner will sit there and stink-eye you to death.

 

[tinman]

Does anyone know if any lfs in Houston carry the reef grade live sand?

Caribsea Arag-Alive Special Grade Reef Sand

I just bought some from city pets and they do still have more.

 

[klondike4001]

Thanks, I guess I know where I'm headed then

 

[inigomontoya]

You've probably heard this, but the tropic eden reef flakes are a great sand- like them a lot better than caribsea. As far as the "live" part just seed from existing or friend's existing tank.

 

[Mark L.]

You've probably heard this, but the tropic eden reef flakes are a great sand- like them a lot better than caribsea. As far as the "live" part just seed from existing or friend's existing tank.

Very good advice. I've always heard that "live" sand isn't really all that live anymore because of how long it sits in those bags. If you truly want to kick start your tank look at the sand inigo mentioned and a bottle of Dr. Tim's One and Only. It's a bottle of nitrifying bacteria. Many of us have used it with great results.

 

[klondike4001]

Anyone in htown carry the tropic eden or am I ordering online for that?

 

[James Lynch]

Get a hold of David from Urban Aquatics. I just picked up some from him I do not know what all he has left or if he can get more.

 

[G-reef]

I saw some at Cinco ranch aquariums in katy .that's what I use. Call hector.

 

[inigomontoya]

And I've seen at City Pets too- definitely call first though

 

[Reefahholic]

Anyone in htown carry the tropic eden or am I ordering online for that?

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[Reefahholic]

Very good advice. I've always heard that "live" sand isn't really all that live anymore because of how long it sits in those bags. If you truly want to kick start your tank look at the sand inigo mentioned and a bottle of Dr. Tim's One and Only. It's a bottle of nitrifying bacteria. Many of us have used it with great results.

Bacteria in a Bottle: Snake Oil or Worth Trusting? - YouTube

 

[klondike4001]

Premium Aquatics online

I ended up placing an order with them this afternoon.

 

[Reefahholic]

I ended up placing an order with them this afternoon.

Cool, I waited 6 months for mine. They were sold out for months when this stuff first hit the market!

 

[fredG]

Very good advice. I've always heard that "live" sand isn't really all that live anymore because of how long it sits in those bags. If you truly want to kick start your tank look at the sand inigo mentioned and a bottle of Dr. Tim's One and Only. It's a bottle of nitrifying bacteria. Many of us have used it with great results.

I can back the Dr. Tim's statement. I used it after seeing you use it (if i remember correctly) and it does indeed work.

 

[klondike4001]

Then I can't wait to use them

 

[klondike4001]

Very good advice. I've always heard that "live" sand isn't really all that live anymore because of how long it sits in those bags. If you truly want to kick start your tank look at the sand inigo mentioned and a bottle of Dr. Tim's One and Only. It's a bottle of nitrifying bacteria. Many of us have used it with great results.

How long do you guys wait until adding live stock when using the Dr. Tim's?