Wanted: Play/pool filter sand

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    Greetings.

    I want to make my mom a proper betta tank for her Birthday/mothersday. I'm looking for a fine sand to use like play sand or pfs. The problem is, I can only find play sand in big 20kg bags!!! Its cheap but I don't know what to do with the rest of it. (not planning more tanks). Does anyone know where I can find it in small bags? I only need about 4-5kgs.

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    Hardware store?
     
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    Only huge bags of it.
     
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    Try one of those places that sell sand by the load. I got a whole bucket full of gravel for free from one of them. I am sure they will be willing to part with a spade-full.
     
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    Sounds like a plan! Where would that be? Chamberlain, Builders?
     
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    @HeinrichLourens. I've got about 4 - 5kg left over from when I redid my scape. You are welcome to it if you dont come right on your side.
     
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    There is a place called Popeye in Steve Biko near Builders. Give them a call see if they can help.
     
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    Cool thanks @leeban. Bit far for me to go for just the sand though...
     
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    @HeinrichLourens: Try some of the smaller companies that do building material, they tend to be more giving and flexible when giving out something like play sand.
     
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    Out of the box: The Baby City and Plastics Warehouse in our area sell smaller bags. Not sure for how much, but also maybe a place to keep in mind?

    Or just look in your area for someone who might be doing building at their home and ask if you can take a bucket of sand if they do not mind.
     
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    I went and just got a big bag. I think it might come in handy for future tanks, rescapes or things like that. Thanks for the replies guys I appreciate it! :)
     
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    Well I suggest you the pool filter sand because its more clean and good in quality. The play sand have more soil particals which can make the water filthy. Pool filter sand is easy to clean and also have big grains.
     
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    Are you still on the thread?
     
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