Recent content by strongbow

I have know doubt that Caribsea, Pure Caribbean Aragonite, ESVCO and Southdown all originate from the same source. The difference is in the way it is handled, processed, packaged and stored. That's the only difference, but to me THAT IS THE REASON I would rather purchase something that is...

Strongbow: What do you mean "it was filthy'? Can you be more specific? What did you find in it? I found what appeared to be small pieces of asphalt as well as grayish pelleted particles, quite a few in number. When I called up SD they told me that the asphalt was from the pad where they dump...

I agree with Lawndoctor, that there are problems with SD. I had purchased some a couple of years ago and it was filthy. I called SD and they told me that it should not be used for aquariums as they can't guarantee that it is safe. SD packages other products such as lime, limestone, gypsum and...

If you called SD they probably refered you to one of these two companies: www.esvco.com or www.purearagonite.com both sell aquarium grade aragonite. I have used both and both are excellent. www.purearagonite is much finer grains, and a bit brighter. It's also better priced, and they ship...

The problem with the SD sand is that it is very inconsistent in quality. If you complain to them they will tell you outright that its not intended for that purpose. Lawndoctor has experienced a bad batch as have I in the past. That's why I don't/won't use it. It just seems so silly to use a...

I experienced the same problem with the dirt in SD sand a couple of years ago. I even called to complain about the foreign particles included in the bags I purchased from Home Depot. I was told by SD that they do not recommend the sand for aquariums as from time to time it does contain...

Try the sand available from www.esvco.com or www.purearagonite.com. Both are finer, cleaner, brighter and cheaper than the other mentioned.