Fine Grain Pool Filter Sand

[Big G]

Hi folks,

Some of you may have struggled as much as I have to find decent fine to medium fine grained sand to use in your tank?

Well, I have managed to talk my way in with a supplier of fine grain pool filter sand. Well, actually I can pretty much get any grain size?

So, the sand I have available at the moment pretty much looks like fine beach sand, and is available in 25KG bags if anyone is looking?

Price is R50 a bag. I only have a few bags available, but if you are after a number of bags, then I will be able to get more, and may even be able to get for a bit cheaper?

Let me know via PM if you are interested? This is for Cape Town people only! Sorry!

Regards
Big G!

[Big G]

Ok, price reduction for the weekend!

R45 for 25KG's of very fine sand!

Regards
G!

[mydummyname]

Ok, price reduction for the weekend!

R45 for 25KG's of very fine sand!

Regards
G!

hi boet.. what is approximate grain size? i.e. 1mm diameter etc?

[BlackFly]

Also might be interested - starting up a new 240 liter at the mo'
Awaiting approx size question.

[mydummyname]

hi boet.. what is approximate grain size? i.e. 1mm diameter etc?

yes, i need to know if it can be used with malawis..

[Big G]

Sorry guys not been on much today!

I'll go and try and measure/geustimate the grain size once I get the baby to sleep!

One thing I do like about this sand though is that it has some odd larger grains mixed in too. Gives it a nice texture.

I do not know much about Malawis, having never kept them, but I keep Apistogramma dwarf cichlids in the tanks, and it is ideal for them! They happily dig and sift through this sand.

I'll get you a rough size asap!

Regards
G!

[Big G]

Ok, grain size varies between under 1mm to maybe 4mm, but is mostly between 1mm and 2mm.

Hope that helps?
Regards
G!

[mydummyname]

Ok, grain size varies between under 1mm to maybe 4mm, but is mostly between 1mm and 2mm.

Hope that helps?
Regards
G!

i think i'm looking for something with a bit more consistent size for the effect that i want, but thanks a lot for going thru all that trouble boet, much appreciated :)

its still a really good price.

keep well

[Big G]

What grain size are you looking for? I have some courser gravel that is consistant, but it is around the 4mm-6mm mark! I'll have to go measure that too! hehe!

As I say, the fine sand only has a few grains of the odd sizes mixed in, and is predominantly 1-2mm grains. It looks like real beach sand to me. And as said, my Apistos seem to be having no issues with digging away in it.

Regards
G!

[Big G]

Bump! Still around 4 bags left.

I also have various other sized gravels. Around 3-4mm and 4-5mm sized grains.

And approx 10KG's of black gravel around 3-5mm grains.

I'm basically clearing out everything that I have gathered over the years!

Regards
G!

[duran]

hi big g thanx for replying,i am very interested in the gravel and i would gladly buy a bag from you.how do i get to you or could you perhaps give me a number that i can call you on to arrange when is it possible to come and fetch the gravel.thanx kind regards duran heres my number if you would like to contact me or could you sms me your number cheers.

[Fishwhisperer]

Hi G.

Im going to be a pain.
But if you have the time can you send me a pm with the individual pricing of the different grain sizes and the black please.
Need to get substrate for 3 4ft tanks. Just wanna look at my options

[Nadeem]

Hi big G, any bags left?

[Big G]

All PM's replied to. Around 2 bags left of the 25kg fine sand. R45 each

Several bags of various Pool Filter Gravels available. some used, others not used. Offers considered?

Around 20kg's of black gravel (originally cost R120 per 10kg's) available. Used and needs a good clean. Offers considered?

Regards
G!

[Big G]

Ok, bump for the last three bags left. R45 per 25KG bag.

Still have the various Gravels available which I'm still open to offers on!

PM if interested?
Regards
G!

[sarf]

Hi big g..what size are the particles in the black gravel?

[Gert Combrink]

I'm using the sand, that I got from Big G, in my Cory tanks.
They love it, as it does not damage their barbels, like other sand.
I recommend it.

[Big G]

Thanks Gert. Now I'm back from my overseas trip, I can answer any questions!

The Black gravel is the stuff that Tropical Amizon used to sell. From memory I'd say that the grain size is approx. 3mm - 5mm?

I have sandy coloured gravels ranging from 3-5mm to 5-8mm plus the above mentioned fine sand.

PM if interested.

Regards
G!

[Fishwhisperer]

How much did you want for the black gravel and how much of it do u have?

[Big G]

The Black stuff cost R240 for 20KG's, so I'd like to recoup as much as I can back, but I'm open to sensible offers. The black Gravel is dirty, so would need a good clean before use.

PM me an offer!

Cheers
G!

[Big G]

Ok, 10KG's ish of the Black gravel left. R100 (used - requires washing before use)

3 x 25KG bags of fine sand left @ R45 per bag (unused in manufacturers sealed bags - will require pre washing)

And around 20 - 30KG's of largish gravel (around 5-7mm) used - requires washing before use)

Then a few half used bags which I'll get to later.

Regards
G!