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06/20/2011, 08:38 PM
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Dead Sand?
Where can I buy or find out more about dead sand?
Anyone heard of it or using it? |
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06/20/2011, 08:44 PM
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research Carib Sea aragonite
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06/21/2011, 08:11 AM
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by dead sand to you simply mean dry sand?
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06/21/2011, 08:20 AM
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I believe so. Looking for sand bed recommendations.
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06/21/2011, 02:44 PM
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I've been very pleased with the caribsea seaflor special grade reef sand.
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06/21/2011, 03:24 PM
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Quote:
add sand after LIVE liverock 
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06/21/2011, 03:27 PM
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think about the type of tank you want and the types of fish you would like.
Some fish like certain sand and some corals want a lot of water movement that will make finer grade sand move all over the place. |
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