Marco Rock and Sand

[The Flying Turkey]

Anyone use the rock and sand from Marco Rocks? Dry Live Rock for Sale | Aragonite Sand | Aquarium Supply - Marco Rocks

I think the rock will be great, but I am considering getting the sand from here for a 4" DSB, and I was wondering if anyone can give a review of the sand? They offer two types, coarse and fine, but they don't specify the actual size of the grains of sand.

40lbs for $30 shipped is a good deal.

Also, the sand isn't "live", and I was wondering what is the best way to get the life into the sand?

Any thoughts?

 

[McAllyn]

I've used Marco dry rock in all of my tanks, but never used their sand. I have never used live sand, just dry. You can seed sand with a scoop of sand from a friend's established tank, or use single live rock. These plans take longer, but I've never had issues with nuisance algae or detrimental hitchhikers this way.

Mac