kenf729 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 so I've had my tank running for about 2 years, originally I put in crushed coral and had about 1 1/2 inches??? maybe less, well now it's only about 1/2 inch deep. was doing some research and seen that this sand kinda of dissolves over time...So I need some help on getting sand and a good type. was thinking I could get some used sugar sand, rinse it good and place a few cups at a time without causing a spike. thoughts, and suggestions... Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Sounds about right to me. Just add it slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfinsax Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 The hard part Will be trying to keep the old crushed coral stuff from mixing with the sugar sand. I am sure you could push the old stuff to one half and start like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenf729 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 That is a good thought, I'm not sure how I'm going to get the old sand out without making a mess and a spike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Head Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I am going to go the other way. I am switching over to Sea Floor grade in the 210 and 150. My Maroon Clown and Vortechs just move the sugar sized stuff around too much. I will probably mix it but it will be mostly sea floor grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenf729 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 HH, just wondering are going to place sea floor grade over the top or are you going to remove the current sand bed? if your going to remove it how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Head Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 HH' date=' just wondering are going to place sea floor grade over the top or are you going to remove the current sand bed? if your going to remove it how?[/quote'] I am going to mix some of the existing sand with the new in the new 210 to seed the new sand and put the rest in the fuge. I have been told it is not such a good thing to just put the new sand on top of the old. I will move the sand last after all critters, coral and rock have been removed. I plan on just scooping up the old and putting it in the new tank then mix the new sand with it. About 75% or more of the sand in the display will be Sea floor grade. The 150 will have a new sand bed consisting of 100% sea floor grade. That is where the Maroon will be living and she is my biggest mover of sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenf729 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 thanks for the input, at this time I have no sand movers, cole tang, two yellow tangs, coral beauty and a small clown, just like the look of the sugar sand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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