Newbie 50G setup Suggestions needed

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Ya, I have to agree with this. And unless you're very familiar with the tank you're getting sand from, I'd stay clear of that too, no idea what you might be introducing.

Yes, good point to bring up. There really is no reason to add live sand of any kind if you're using live rock. The live rock will seed the sand. I don't bother with any kind of live sand, unless I'm replacing a sandbed while the tank is still running in which case I opt for the "live" bagged sand for the simple fact that it's pre-rinsed and causes less cloudiness upon initial use. I really think that's the only benefit of the "live" bagged sand.