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Question about changing sand

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Rocketmann, Oct 16, 2012.

  1. Oct 16, 2012 #1
    Rocketmann

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    I'm starting to hate my substrate choice because I picked the ultra fine sand. Wondering if there would be any big problems siphoning out a bunch during water changes and then adding a little bit bigger type on top.
     
  2. Oct 16, 2012 #2
    cowdust9

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    i think it might do another cycle if you do that not sure if live sand would cause a cycle or not
     
  3. Oct 16, 2012 #3
    Pete H.

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    +1 .... I think you are going to want to switch more slowly. Work across the tank or something. And a couple cups a day so that you don't get a big spike or so. Then you could over time transition. Just take a bit longer.
     
  4. Oct 16, 2012 #4
    bladerunner des moines

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    How i read it, u don't plan on taking all of it out? Just some of it and then cover it up with different sand?
     
  5. Oct 16, 2012 #5
    Rocketmann

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    I was thinking I could siphon out the fine stuff during water changes and then start slowly adding coarser rock on top. If I kept slowly doing it I'm hoping to eventually replace most of the fine with bigger sand. The stuff I have now is so powdery that I can't even use my magnet cleaner near it without it kicking up a dust storm. It's all over my rock, etc.
     
  6. Oct 16, 2012 #6
    Pete H.

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    Yeah, I think that could work then.
     
  7. Oct 16, 2012 #7
    bladerunner des moines

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    What is in your tank right now? How long as it been set up?
     
  8. Oct 16, 2012 #8
    darkiss

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    Why don't you like the fine sand?
     
  9. Oct 16, 2012 #9
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    My guess is because it gets blown around so easily and end up all over everything.
     
  10. Oct 16, 2012 #10
    Rocketmann

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    Yeah, the kick up every time I do anything is what is really bugging me. Other than that I have no problems with it. Tanks been up for a couple months. I only have a bunch of snails, couple clownfish, hermit crab, and one zoa coral right now. And a bunch of live rock.
     
  11. Oct 16, 2012 #11
    darkiss

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    Okay makes sense, I am relatively new and also bought the finer sand, but looks like I am lucky that it is not blowing around in my tank.

    Thanks
     

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