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02-23-2012, 03:59 AM
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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 
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02-23-2012, 04:04 AM
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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! Last edited by Borderjumper; 02-23-2012 at 04:07 AM.
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02-23-2012, 04:07 AM
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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.
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02-23-2012, 04:11 AM
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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 .
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02-23-2012, 04:14 AM
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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?
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02-23-2012, 04:27 AM
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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.
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02-23-2012, 04:29 AM
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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)
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