Where to get sand in N. VA?

[Larry Grenier]

I want to set-up a R-DSB and need sand. I saw some at Home Depot that was fine and white but not sure it is OK. Buffering capacity would be nice but reducing Nitrates is my goal. Where do I go to get affordable sand?

[Chad]

I havent checked availability here, but you could try lowes or HD looking for white play sand, like yardright or tropical, do a vinegar test, if it bubbles, buy it. Usually $2-5 for a 50# bag.

[Charlie]

I havent checked availability here, but you could try lowes or HD looking for white play sand, like yardright or tropical, do a vinegar test, if it bubbles, buy it. Usually $2-5 for a 50# bag.

Chad, what does the vinegar test do?

[Chad]

if it fizzes, it is calcium based, not silicate based

[extreme_tooth_decay]

I have 80 pounds reef sand plus 110 pounds coarser stuff, all aragonite based for sale in the For Sale section.

[jason the filter freak]

i have a 5 gallon bucket brim full ive rinsed some but could used a bit more a mix of fine and coarse(not crushed coral) its aroganite $15 for the sand and 2 buckets

[quazi]

BRK has aragonite agromax for $26/30#. That is where i get my sand. I sure wish the $3 aragonite play sand was still around at HD.