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11/22/2008, 06:09 PM
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Adding to an existing sand bed
I have had my 120 set up for about 10 months now. When I first set it up I figured that a 2 " sand bed and a dsb refuge would be enough to keep nitrates down. I have been battling and was wondering if I could safely add sand to my display and what would be the best way to go about it? I am also growing chaeto in the refuge. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Rick |
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11/22/2008, 08:00 PM
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Get some dry sand, give it a thorough flushing with the hose until the water runs clear then let it dry for a few days. Turn off all your pumps/powerheads and add just a few handfuls at a time once a day for a while until it gets to depth you want it. The main thing to avoid is dumping a bunch in at once.
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11/22/2008, 08:26 PM
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Pouring into your tank through a length of 2 inch PVC will help you keep the sand storm manageable.
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11/22/2008, 10:44 PM
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That's so weird, I was just about to make a thread asking this, lol. Great info guys, double thanks. I like the tip with the pvc pipe
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