WTB: Live Black Sand

[dreko]

Hi all...
looking to purchase some Black Live Sand to seed my new tank...

thanks
Andre
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[nilo]

hey andre.

i have grey florida LS. you can have it once i get rid of my other stuff.

 

[dreko]

Hmmmm..
this is the super fine LS right?

I'm hoping to score the really black volcanic LS. But perhaps I could seed the LS with yours...

Dre

 

[Mantis806]

not to steal your thread, but where can you get non live black sand? like the arragonite black sand? is there such a thing?

 

[dreko]

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=7324&N=2004+113008

http://www.mops.ca/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/skus/rs/RSCS-00821.asp?E+scstore

Both links sell 20Lb bags, but this is just Decorative Black Sand. It's not 'Live'

I may just place an order, and mix in a little bit of my existing sand. I'd add this mix in the bottom of the tank and cover with clean black sand...

To answer your question: I do not believe there is a arragonite black sand. I have seen a 'salt and pepper' version which is 'mixed'

 

[partagas]

Is this sand save for fish that bury themselves in it.

 

[Reef Fantasy]

I was just looking at your guys post Carib Sea makes a live sand called indo pacific blk itd s reslly nice sand and it also comes in (Not Live)
hope i was able to help with that for ya
chris
Reef Fantasy

 

[Spyro]

Be careful with the live black sand, volcanic variety. It hosts a type of fungus that attacks the skin. Not painful, but discolors the skin. Cannot be gotten rid of. I know from personal experience. Just a warning.

 

[dreko]

Chris (reef fantasy): Are you saying Carib Sea makes a Live & NonLive vrs. of the Black sand? Do you carry both?


Spyro: Skin attacking fungus!! Yikes, I had no idea... what color are the patches? I take it you still have the discolorations???

Bottom line, I guess I should buy the NonLive black sand. It's volcanic too, but hopefully doesn't house this fungus

 

[Spyro]

it attacks the skin and creates white and red blotches. They usually fade away but reapear when your skin gets dry or during the summer, when you're in the sun.

Spyro

 

[dreko]

Spyro,
do you think I'll have this problem with Non Live Black Volcanic Sand?

 

[Spyro]

To be honest, I've no idea. I personally wouldn't risk it.

Spyro

 

[dreko]

Ok thanks for the info...
Dre