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

[Borderjumper]

Originally Posted by nanomano

I dont think I'm going to put a sand bed in now. I dont have time to go and buy sand, then rinse it, then clean the sand out of my tank and then get to bed in time to be up for work at 6 the next day lol. and to top it off tomorrows my 25th bday and this is what I get to do. FML. we'll see how the BB goes. I'll put a deep sand bed in a container in the fuge and then hope for the best. if that works that is.

Oh hell I don't think you have to rush and do it tonight! You've had it this way a few weeks eh.. One or two nights isn't going to screw it up much worse take your time and do it right this time .

[Nano]

no not tonight tomorrow is the only time I have free for the next 3 weeks cause its my bday lol. any downfalls to going BB? besides cleaning the bottom pane more often? I have a fuge loaded with LR and chaeto and am getting some macro as well. do I need a sand bed? I know it helps with nitrates but is it necessary?

[intarsiabox]

You do not need a sand bed. Some fish and corals do but just avoid these. The sand does help reflect light but it's still got it's pros and cons. I like the look of sand beds but hated trying to keep it white, then I got a diamond goby and problem solved.

[Nano]

well then BB it is for now. atleast if I ever decide to I can add sand. still a let down that this had to happen. oh well what can you do. (more research)

[toytech]

Normal for there to be some iron content in black sand . Iron in a tank isnt a problem gfo is granular feric oxide (rust) .The only issue is scratches in your tank from sand sticking to your mag float.

[Wayne]

A early Happy Birthday wish!!!

[Borderjumper]

Originally Posted by nanomano

no not tonight tomorrow is the only time I have free for the next 3 weeks cause its my bday lol. any downfalls to going BB? besides cleaning the bottom pane more often? I have a fuge loaded with LR and chaeto and am getting some macro as well. do I need a sand bed? I know it helps with nitrates but is it necessary?

You have a three week birthday celebration??? Oh to be young again!

[Nano]

LOL I wish. No just the one night I have free. The rest is busy busy busy.

[tang daddy]

It shouldn't take too long to remove the sand, if you ever decide to put something on the bottom, why not use aragonite??

I prefer aragonite to sand because it doesn't pack down and trap gasses and because I don't like the bb look. Just use enough aragonite to cover the bottom with a thin layer, another option if you like the black look, I believe Jl sells the black equilevelent of aragonite. My friend used it in his 90 that has been up for 2 years and still looking awesome, got some coraline on the substrate now. Reminds me of a volcanic reef.

[Nano]

well I have had a few PMs on here and 3reef from people who have used this sand in their tanks for years with no problems.. so I'm kind of on the fence ATM..
I would like to see conclusive evidence that its either bad or good, it is magnetic, but not all of it. so the only issue I see so far is I cant use a magnetic cleaner. but obviously if its a harmful metal it could pose other problems in the future. this is why I am skeptical, as people say its fine and some say get it out.