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01/09/2009, 01:42 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Aurora CO
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Live Sand
Some questions...
1. Looking for a reputable online merchant that sells live sand. Considering a 50 (live sand) /50 (aragonite) mix for my 25 gallon tank. Need 55 - 70lbs. 2. Is caribsea a good brand, are there any others that are equally viable? 3. Lastly, what are the pros/cons of crushed coral and 'sugar-sized' sand? Have done some research but would like input from peronal experiences. Thanks! |
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01/09/2009, 02:06 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Eastern ,NC
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I got this live sand when I started my tank and will buy some more when I upgrade soon to a 75. It is just how it is described through his video....
http://cgi.ebay.com/40LB-WHITE-FIJI-...arms=72%3A1419
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01/09/2009, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Lincoln
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Caribsea is a very good brand, i've never used anything else. There aren't really alot of cons of sugar sized sand, the only ones I've found is if it gets caught up in a magnet or some type of cleaner it could scratch the glas and it could get kicked up a bit if you drop anything such as a pump or rock. Crushed coral, I've never really experienced any cons with these but I'm sure there are some, I like to use a bototm layer ot regular aragonite sand and then a top layer of crushed coral. Looks nice if I say so myself
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01/13/2009, 07:20 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Krung Thep
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Live sand is a con. By the time you get it anything that was live about it is dead. You are much better off seeding sand with a small amount of true live sand from a fellow reefers tank. It will soon become live.
FWIW - crushed coral is a huge nitrate trap. Don't use it
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