Mailing ocean sand from florida

[Red2143]

If someone theoretically had access to the Florida ocean, would there be any benefit to mailing a jar of wet sand to another state?

 

[StatelineReefer]

Sand is so cheap... Shipping alone will set you back more than a bag of caribsea.

 

[Red2143]

I'm thinking more for the biodiversity

 

[Reefing102]

Depends how it’s mailed. More than a day or two may cause more issues with any potential die off. You could just order Florida live sand from Tampa Bay Saltwater ot Gulf Live Rock

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

I'm thinking more for the biodiversity

Just buy a nano box from TBS or KP

 

[Peace River]

I agree that ordering from Tampa Bay Saltwater would allow you to get the additional biodiversity while minimizing the risk from collecting and shipping sand.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Going to agree with ordering Tampa Bay Saltwater as well. They have some outstanding products, and definitely have good biodiversity with their live sand

 

[StatelineReefer]

I'm thinking more for the biodiversity

Depending on where you collect from, the biodiversity will be there, whether it is beneficial or not is another matter. I would avoid carribean and south atlantic sand during summer months.

 

[ReefDreamz]

Live Reef Sand

Microbiome testing for aquariums and aquaculture

aquabiomics.com

 

[exnisstech]

Zip lock bags double or triple bagged to be safe shipped in a priority mail large flat rat box. As much as you can fit in the box up to 70lb ship for $18.95 using pirateship or about $23 if you buy from the post office. Would be worth trying for me.

 

[Red2143]

Depending on where you collect from, the biodiversity will be there, whether it is beneficial or not is another matter. I would avoid carribean and south atlantic sand during summer months.

Why avoid during summer?

 

[PicassoClown04]

Depends on your travel plans but a Tupperware of it shouldn’t get flagged by TSA if you’re flying domestically. If you can collect & put it in your tank within 24-48 hours then whatever microdiversity should live. Just beware that the good comes with the bad and you could potentially introduce eggs of pests & flatworms along with all that beneficial bacteria. Imo, would be a neat idea for a 5 gallon stand alone system to see what happens but not a good idea to put in your beautiful established reef tanks

 

[Red2143]

Zip lock bags double or triple bagged to be safe shipped in a priority mail large flat rat box. As much as you can fit in the box up to 70lb ship for $18.95 using pirateship or about $23 if you buy from the post office. Would be worth trying for me.

Was thinking the same. Significantly cheaper so not sure the downside?

 

[exnisstech]

Was thinking the same. Significantly cheaper so not sure the downside?

The only down side I can think of would be where the sand is collected. If just scooped up from the beach I would pass due to possibilities of contaminants / pollution. If its from deeper waters I would try it. But this is JMO no facts or experience to pull from.

 

[flashsmith]

As a Florida resident and avid salt fisherman. No way I would put anything from local waters into my systems. Too much fecal matter and bacteria. For that matter I haven't kept a fish in over a decade. Our waters are dying here. Cleaning it would be a must therefore defeating the purpose if you want some kind of biodiversity.

 

[StatelineReefer]

Why avoid during summer?

Vibrio strains, Red Tide, Arcobacter, Rhodobacter. All of these THRIVE in 81-83 degree water... about the same temperature as gulf, south atlantic, or keys water and sand in the middle of August.