"seeding" with live sand

spleify · 04/26/2008, 12:03 AM

Hello all,
I am finally getting close to adding water to my new 65 gal cube

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1343381

I got new sand for the new tank. The new sand is the really fine stuff. I have 2 other tanks that I can pull a little sand out of, but both have larger granular sand. So my question is, does it matter if I put the older live sand underneath the new, or does it have to go on top? Would I get the same results if I added the sand to the new refugium, or does it need to be in the display?Hopefully this makes sence.

Thanks for any and all help

Spleify

Percula9 · 04/26/2008, 06:51 AM

Just go a head and mix the old sand into the new. It will not matter where you put it, unless you put it at the bottom of a deep sand bed.

spleify · 04/26/2008, 07:59 AM

Thanks Percula, I am using a shallow sand bed in the display. I just dont want to see the old sand as it is much bigger than the new sugar size sand, thats is why I was asking about puting it underneath.

Thanks again

Spleify

drparker · 04/26/2008, 09:17 AM

Go ahead and put it underneath. But don't be surprised if the larger pieces work themselves up to the top as worms and snails move through the sand.

They used to bother me but now I see it as looking more natural. Plus my tux urchin loves to decorate himself with the larger pieces.

spleify · 04/26/2008, 09:23 AM

Ok, great thanks for the advice folks.

Spleify

Twz · 04/26/2008, 10:59 PM

I have the same question with my new 65 as well but i would not like to mix the two sands at all
so i was wondering would i get the same results if i just set the cup of the "Seeding sand" into the 65?

04/26/2008, 12:03 AM	#1
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	"seeding" with live sand Hello all, I am finally getting close to adding water to my new 65 gal cube http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1343381 I got new sand for the new tank. The new sand is the really fine stuff. I have 2 other tanks that I can pull a little sand out of, but both have larger granular sand. So my question is, does it matter if I put the older live sand underneath the new, or does it have to go on top? Would I get the same results if I added the sand to the new refugium, or does it need to be in the display?Hopefully this makes sence. Thanks for any and all help Spleify __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

04/26/2008, 07:59 AM	#3
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	Thanks Percula, I am using a shallow sand bed in the display. I just dont want to see the old sand as it is much bigger than the new sugar size sand, thats is why I was asking about puting it underneath. Thanks again Spleify __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

04/26/2008, 09:23 AM	#5
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	Ok, great thanks for the advice folks. Spleify __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

04/26/2008, 06:51 AM	#2
Percula9 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 3,819	Just go a head and mix the old sand into the new. It will not matter where you put it, unless you put it at the bottom of a deep sand bed.

04/26/2008, 09:17 AM	#4
drparker Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 2,652	Go ahead and put it underneath. But don't be surprised if the larger pieces work themselves up to the top as worms and snails move through the sand. They used to bother me but now I see it as looking more natural. Plus my tux urchin loves to decorate himself with the larger pieces.

04/26/2008, 10:59 PM	#6
Twz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 628	I have the same question with my new 65 as well but i would not like to mix the two sands at all so i was wondering would i get the same results if i just set the cup of the "Seeding sand" into the 65?