might have made a mistake I dont know if I can fix

[Nano]

lol sh*t. thats what I'm afraid of. but my tanks set up should I remove it all with the magnet? I mean there shouldnt be any real ammonia or nitrates built into the bed yet that would be pose a problem from disturbing the sand bed would there? looks like I have to find a good magnet.

[Borderjumper]

Originally Posted by nanomano

lol sh*t. thats what I'm afraid of. but my tanks set up should I remove it all with the magnet? I mean there shouldnt be any real ammonia or nitrates built into the bed yet that would be pose a problem from disturbing the sand bed would there? looks like I have to find a good magnet.

I wouldn't feel safe keeping one bit of that sand if it's sticking to a magnet.. I would suction it ALL out. What brand is it?

[Aquattro]

Just siphon it out

[Nano]

....FFFF....FFF...FFFFFF....Fudge. looks like I'm going to slowly get the tank BB.

[Nano]

carribsea super naturals tahitian moon sand. waste of $45 I guess

[subman]

bring it back!

[Nano]

dont have my receipt lol. figured sand was sand. meh. atleast I didnt buy a few $100 worth.
If I were to mix up say 10-20 gallons of water for a WC, siphon the sand into a pillow case or something then do a WC that would probably be sufficient hey? then just remove what ever else is stuck to the rocks with a magnet if I can?

Anyone want 40lbs of sand for free

[Borderjumper]

Your tank is newly set up right? Looking at your pictures it doesn't look like you have it very full yet? If it were me I would just take everything out and put it in a tote, and then siphon all the sand out of your tank into a bucket.. You will be surprised how fast it syphons out. Have some REAL sand washed and ready.. Replace sand, replace rock and doneage!

Another way I have done sand removal is to use a fine fish net ( not the stockings!) and scoop it up. You get most of the sand that way and don't loose alot of water. Finish up with suction for the rest.. ONLY do this if your sand is clean and shallow!