Sand cost question

Deep Reef · 09/19/2017, 08:47 PM

4 years ago I set up a 120 gal. DT. The Carib sea special sea floor sand was about $27/ 40 lb bag. I'm getting ready to set up a new tank with the same sand but it is more like $40 / 40 lb bag.

Just wondering if it is just inflation or is there a time of year that the sand can be had for a lower cost?

Thanks

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mcgyvr · 09/20/2017, 04:31 AM

Sand inflation it seems..

BRS seems to have the best pricing... today anyways..
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/arago...-caribsea.html

karimwassef · 09/20/2017, 06:42 AM

Here's my best cost sources

http://silicafreesand.com/aragonite-sand/

And

http://www.aragonitesand.com/#top

Deep Reef · 09/20/2017, 07:20 AM

Thanks for the reference

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reefinder · 09/20/2017, 09:32 AM

To be honest, if sand prices are worrying you. Thank your in for a real treat with light, pumps and skimmers

karimwassef · 09/20/2017, 09:51 AM

Hey.. every bit helps.

Deep Reef · 09/20/2017, 01:52 PM

I've been in this hobby awhile I know the costs but sand has doubled and I was wondering what may have been driving it

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karimwassef · 09/20/2017, 03:52 PM

Higher demand usually increases prices
Lower supply does too

Sorry - couldn't help myself

fcmatt · 09/21/2017, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deep Reef

I've been in this hobby awhile I know the costs but sand has doubled and I was wondering what may have been driving it

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Part of the issue could be that many online companies selling fish tank stuff have to offer free shipping to attract customers. So something heavy like sand they just markup to cover the real shipping costs yet you still get "free shipping".

just a thought...

09/19/2017, 08:47 PM	#1
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Sand cost question 4 years ago I set up a 120 gal. DT. The Carib sea special sea floor sand was about $27/ 40 lb bag. I'm getting ready to set up a new tank with the same sand but it is more like $40 / 40 lb bag. Just wondering if it is just inflation or is there a time of year that the sand can be had for a lower cost? Thanks Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

09/20/2017, 04:31 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Sand inflation it seems.. BRS seems to have the best pricing... today anyways.. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/arago...-caribsea.html __________________ Who me?

09/20/2017, 06:42 AM	#3
karimwassef Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11,033	Here's my best cost sources http://silicafreesand.com/aragonite-sand/ And http://www.aragonitesand.com/#top __________________ Failure isn't an option It's a requirement. 660g 380inwall+280smp/surge S/L/Soft/Maxima/RBTA/Clown/Chromis/Anthias/Tang/Mandarin/Jawfish/Goby/Wrasse/D'back. DIY 12' Skimmer ActuatedSurge ConcreteScape

09/20/2017, 07:20 AM	#4
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Thanks for the reference Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

09/20/2017, 09:51 AM	#6
karimwassef Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11,033	Hey.. every bit helps. __________________ Failure isn't an option It's a requirement. 660g 380inwall+280smp/surge S/L/Soft/Maxima/RBTA/Clown/Chromis/Anthias/Tang/Mandarin/Jawfish/Goby/Wrasse/D'back. DIY 12' Skimmer ActuatedSurge ConcreteScape

09/20/2017, 09:32 AM	#5
reefinder Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 455	To be honest, if sand prices are worrying you. Thank your in for a real treat with light, pumps and skimmers

09/20/2017, 01:52 PM	#7
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	I've been in this hobby awhile I know the costs but sand has doubled and I was wondering what may have been driving it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

09/20/2017, 03:52 PM	#8
karimwassef Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11,033	Higher demand usually increases prices Lower supply does too Sorry - couldn't help myself __________________ Failure isn't an option It's a requirement. 660g 380inwall+280smp/surge S/L/Soft/Maxima/RBTA/Clown/Chromis/Anthias/Tang/Mandarin/Jawfish/Goby/Wrasse/D'back. DIY 12' Skimmer ActuatedSurge ConcreteScape