tanah4128 Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Hi, looking getting some coarse river sand. Say 6 bags @ 20kg. Coarser the better, so doesn't get blown around too much. Can anyone point me in the right direction for some decent priced ones? Thanks in advance. paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Landscapers yard. $4 per 20ltr bucket. Just needs to be well rinsed or use the coke bottle method to clean as you add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasman Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) I have just used some pool filter sand and bunning "coarse sand" on a tank. The pool filter sand is a uniform grade, where as the bunnings ranges from very small even silt to stones 2/3mm dia and everything in between. Personally I think you get a more natural look with the bunnings stuff. Cheaper too @ about $8 for 20kg where as the pool sand is $20 for $20. But as usual you gotta wash both alot. Even the pool stuff took 20-30 washes. But as Otto said above, if a landscaper has the coarse stuff you are after that is the way to go. Usually much quicker to clean as rain etc has washed the silt to the bottom so just scoop off the top Edited July 29, 2012 by kasman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanah4128 Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Thanks guys, was just thinking back when I washed 4 bags of Bunnings sand a while ago.... Bit of effort:) Just found some nice gravel at 2-5mm from landscaping yard for $84.90 for a tonne:) But if anyone knows where to get coarse sand that's not too difficult to clean, much appreciated:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasman Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Just found some nice gravel at 2-5mm from landscaping yard for $84.90 for a tonne:) that should do ya lol I think I paid about $25 for 40kg bags of 2mm/4mm nabmucca gravel from my local yard. But yeh, I havnt actually seen coarse sand there but they must stock it, as the coarser stuff would be used alot for construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikrman Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 H2o babies has a few different grades of gravel. Yellowish brown to black and a mix of birth also. Its $27 per 20kg though. Might be worth a look Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanah4128 Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Thanks kirkman, will suss it out:) But prob go with the tonne, need to cover a bit of space. Left overs can go into pond:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISSY Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 How big is the tank? (insert google eyes!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozmo Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Aquarium Shop Gold Coast - Welcome To Aquariums Alive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanah4128 Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 It will be for a 12x5x2.5:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daharkazangel Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Bit of room to swim.....lol whats going in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__CAV__ Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 It will be for a 12x5x2.5:) very nice..... are you sure 6 bags will do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanah4128 Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Bit of room to swim.....lol whats going in it? Prob just some Bass:) And a few other things floating around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanah4128 Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 very nice.....are you sure 6 bags will do it? Kinda, coz if i decide to go bare bottom later, only have to siphon out 6 bags worth:) Just scatter a covering layer really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghe Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 ey Paul, any luck with the sand? Paul's aquarium in oxley got pretty nice coarse sand. 20kg bags for like 26$ or something, easy to wash looks nice too. its the sand in my flowerhorn tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISSY Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Steve Jones near me does coarse river sand for like $7/bag (About 15kg I think) but is does need washing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish addiction Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Paul try the stone merchants on archer field rd at richlands. Pretty sure they still sell to the public and there quite cheap aswel. Definately worth a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfarrow Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 The big RSPCA store at springwood sells the stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
