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06/19/2007, 09:02 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Brampton, ON
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Live Sand vs. Sugar Sand
I need some fine sand for my fuge and cannot find some anywhere. I hve tried to see if other hobbyists have any for me with no luck.
I was going to buy sugar sand and put a nice piece of live rock on it to seed it... As an alternative, I might just buy a 5lb bag of live sand but most people think it's a ripoff. I think seeding sugar fine would be better than caribsea live sand. Any thoughts? |
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06/19/2007, 09:18 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Nashville, TN
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I've done it both ways, and think that the biggest difference with the pre-packaged "live" sand was the price of it. I think you're better off with sand and some live rock to seed. That way, you stand a chance to get more than just bacteria and will hopefully get some pods as well.
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06/19/2007, 09:42 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Perry, OK
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Just put regular sand in. The rock in the display tank will be enough to see the refugium sand.
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