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Old 03-19-2014, 04:23 PM
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which counters the nagging doubt you just destroyed your tank. ;^P
Actually, I felt like I was saving my tank! I usually wake to a good film of algae on the front glass, but today, cleaner than ever.
Depending how the new sand develops, I may replace it annually.
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Skimmer sludge isn't too salty for a garden? I would not have guessed that it was a good idea to do that.
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Old 03-19-2014, 04:03 AM
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What sand did you put in that's heavier? I need to do the same. No eggcrate for me at the front; just bare glass.
+1 LOL. Brad is such a trend setter! My sand has been reduced to wet dust and I need to scoop it out as well and replace it with a larger grain.
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Old 03-19-2014, 04:04 AM
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+1 LOL. Brad is such a trend setter! My sand has been reduced to wet dust and I need to scoop it out as well and replace it with a larger grain.
except for the whole egg crate thing.. that's just ridonkulous.
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Old 03-19-2014, 04:07 AM
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My sand has been reduced to wet dust
I guess that's how I would describe mine, more of a mulm than sand. Just floating around the tank, landing in expensive SPS and killing them. sigh...
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Old 03-19-2014, 05:27 AM
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People still have sand...??
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Old 03-19-2014, 05:30 AM
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People still have sand...??
i even have retro metal halides (does anyone still remember those?) to kick it with my old skool sand bed.
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