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Adding substrate

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Mary, May 9, 2010.

  1. May 9, 2010 #1
    Mary

    Mary Inactive User

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    is there a problem with adding additional substrate?  over the year i have taken out subtrate that had red slime on it so i wanted to replace it.
    i know i had heard that stirring up substrate can cause problems 
    Thank you
    Mary
     
  2. May 9, 2010 #2
    vikubz Cedar Falls

    vikubz Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    If you're just going to add on top of what you have, just make sure it's rinsed thoroughly and add a little at a time to avoid too much clouding. Shouldn't be a problem.

     
  3. May 9, 2010 #3
    Mary

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    ok thank you!
     
  4. May 9, 2010 #4
    Bela

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    I am not sure what technique you plan to use to add the substrate, but from person experience, using a length of pvc that reaches from the sand bed to outside of the water works really well as a sort of "funnel" to just pur the new sand right on top of the existing sand with a minimal "cloud" in your water. Best of luck!
     
  5. May 10, 2010 #5
    bobsfish

    bobsfish Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I've considered adding substrate also. Thanks for the tip about the pvc funnel....great idea.

     

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