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04-22-2009, 05:33 PM
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Thanks so much everyone!
We were thinking that would be how it is done, but weren't sure. Does it make a difference if it is live sand (that's what we have)?
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freshwater 55gallon bowfront Saltwater 55gallon column seahorse tank saltwater 65G mixed tank w/ 30G sump 
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04-22-2009, 06:22 PM
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I use the measuring cup technique as described above as well. I personally don't think you need to use live sand as you already have established sand. The new sand will be "live" very quickly. I would also suggest you don't add too much at once and also gently stir in the new sand with the existing. My worry has been that a layer of new sand might trap aerobic fauna at the surface of an existing bed....my opinion only with NO supporting scientific evidence
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04-22-2009, 07:32 PM
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I am also going to be adding sand to a now bare bottom tank....but I was going to wait until a water change....turn off the return pump and power heads.....add the sand to my water change tub....and then syphon the water sand mixture out of the tub into the areas I want the sand....like a slurry .......I have done it before on a smaller tank and it worked very well.......
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