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Old 12-08-2010, 04:51 AM
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*** BOUGHT/DONE - Thanks everyone *** Currently downgrading from 150g to 75 g with sump. In doing some research I think I would be best off with a new sand bed instead of reusing the old. Looking for enough sand to cover the bottom with approx 3/4 to 1 inch. Any one have some new sand kicking around? Let me know prices and how much you have.
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If you have old sand, just wash it in tank water to get the crud out and re-use it...anything you buy here will be exactly that.
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Old 12-08-2010, 05:12 AM
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+1 have to agree I have done this a couple time from tank to tank but I rinsed mine out with tap water ( I have a whole house RO)
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I was just reading about how phostphates bond to calcium carbonate in the sand and you should replace every 2-3 years(A post in RC i can't seem to find again). I don't know about this one though, since well the sand in a real reef i'm sure is a "little" more than 2 years old. Worth looking into though. FWIW I reused my sand with no issues.
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I've had my sand bed going for 11 years. Grows featherdusters, halimeda and conchs like crazy.

Anyone need some mini conchs??? LOL
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Blue World has good prices on sand. $30 for 20 pounds I believe. CaribSea brand.
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I guess i has been a couple years since I have bought sand. I was thinking it was going to be a lot more than $30. Thanks all for your info. Will buy new and maybe supplement with some of my old stuff.
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I guess i has been a couple years since I have bought sand. I was thinking it was going to be a lot more than $30. Thanks all for your info. Will buy new and maybe supplement with some of my old stuff.


I used about 25-30 pounds from my nano tanks to start my 70 and added 45 more pounds new. Worked out good. I washed the sand as another had said... and let the tank cycle WELL. Dont toss your sand. It is definitely usable. Garden hose, colander and pail. And a couple hours of patience and wash and rewash.
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Just wash it in the same tank water and re-use it. you may want to wash it 2 or 3 times - no need to pay for more...
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Just use ordinary house screen and water and you will remove all larger chunks, works great! I put the larger chunks in frag tank!
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