Will I Cycle?

gnorts · 12/16/2008, 09:03 AM

My tank has been running for about 2 months now and Im really not happy with my sand base so im thinking about adding more live sand. My question is will I cycle If I add like a nother 20lbs? of live sand? My other question is what is the best way to add sand in after water and rock is in. I have heard to just put it in small cups and lower it in slowly letting the cup fill with water any other suggestions?

Reverend Reefer · 12/16/2008, 09:10 AM

i would turn off the powerheads and the place the sand in little plastic bags that you lower slowly. there's no real easy way to do it. i added live sand maybe 3 time before i was happy with it and every time, i made a huge sandstorm no matter how careful i tried to be!

gnorts · 12/16/2008, 09:14 AM

Or right thanks reverend reefer Yea im just not happy with it and dont have it very deep right now so ill try that how long did your storm last?

D_Hood87 · 12/16/2008, 09:27 AM

take a funel and a pice 0f 1 1/2" PVC cut the bottom of the funel to just fit into the PVC and scoop the sand into the funel slow you will have a little get into the water but not nearly as much

spleify · 12/16/2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally posted by D_Hood87
take a funel and a pice 0f 1 1/2" PVC cut the bottom of the funel to just fit into the PVC and scoop the sand into the funel slow you will have a little get into the water but not nearly as much

+1 This is what I would suggest also. Easiest way.

gnorts · 12/16/2008, 10:30 AM

that sounds good thanks alot iLL try it

NirvanaFan · 12/16/2008, 11:05 AM

make sure you rinse the sand first to get rid of the really fine particles. It will help reduce the sandstorm.

12/16/2008, 09:03 AM	#1
gnorts Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 308	Will I Cycle? My tank has been running for about 2 months now and Im really not happy with my sand base so im thinking about adding more live sand. My question is will I cycle If I add like a nother 20lbs? of live sand? My other question is what is the best way to add sand in after water and rock is in. I have heard to just put it in small cups and lower it in slowly letting the cup fill with water any other suggestions?

12/16/2008, 09:10 AM	#2
Reverend Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 883	i would turn off the powerheads and the place the sand in little plastic bags that you lower slowly. there's no real easy way to do it. i added live sand maybe 3 time before i was happy with it and every time, i made a huge sandstorm no matter how careful i tried to be! __________________ - Rev. Tank: 65G glass 48" long tank; Sump/Fuge: 30G. Lighting: LEDs+single T5 strip. Maintenance: ATO Kalkwasser + 10% weekly WC, daily feedings LPS+Softies dominated.

12/16/2008, 09:27 AM	#4
D_Hood87 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 323	take a funel and a pice 0f 1 1/2" PVC cut the bottom of the funel to just fit into the PVC and scoop the sand into the funel slow you will have a little get into the water but not nearly as much __________________ DONALD Current Tank Info: 160gal REBUILD....GOING SPS ALL THE WAY!!!

12/16/2008, 09:14 AM	#3
gnorts Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 308	Or right thanks reverend reefer Yea im just not happy with it and dont have it very deep right now so ill try that how long did your storm last?

12/16/2008, 10:30 AM	#6
gnorts Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 308	that sounds good thanks alot iLL try it

12/16/2008, 11:05 AM	#7
NirvanaFan Reef Ninja Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4,280	make sure you rinse the sand first to get rid of the really fine particles. It will help reduce the sandstorm.