What do you use for sand in Seattle area?

[66chevyIISS]

I see on RC everyone talks about southdown sand. I don't think its carried anywhere in the Greater Seattle area. Do we up here in the NW have an equivelant? has anyone used Pool filter sand?

Thanks!

 

[bradreef]

Southdown is found at random home depots but I haven't seen it. just sand from a store. If you are patient people offer sand for free or cheap when removing it. I might have some at my parents if I look.

 

[Elmo18]

You will not find Southdown (or aragonite based) sand at any Home Depot's around here in the PNW. I've tried already.... I know, however, that they will order full or half pallets from the east side U.S..

I got a bag from someone who was in on a pallet order and ended up not using his. Truly lucky find if you can find a Southdown bag unopened here.

Tank take downs is another starting place. I have preference on Southdown for its non-uniform particle size, but still function for a DSB.

- Elmo