Sand

killarsox · 12/30/2008, 06:21 PM

I'm moving a set-up about an hour and a half away. From what I've learned toxins are released when the tank is emptied and sand is stirred up. Any suggestions as far as the sand goes?

192clark · 12/30/2008, 06:24 PM

There will probably be another cycle. Check Ammonia, nitrate, nitrite. Get 0 on all before reintroducing livestock.

woodiecrafts · 12/30/2008, 06:34 PM

Depending on the size of the tank, you could leave the sand in the bottom of it with all the water drained out and everything else removed as well and move it that way. Then just cover the sand with a plastic bag and refill it back up. That would help in keeping it from getting to stirred up. Now if it is a larger tank with alot of sand, then taht is a different story.

killarsox · 12/30/2008, 06:39 PM

Well it's 125 gallon tank so I dont know if we could lift it with all the sand still in there. I was going to take out most of the sand, was wondering how to store it in transport, and whether to wash it and put it back in tank, or just put it back in tank and let cycle.

Help greatly appreciated.

abraha · 12/30/2008, 07:11 PM

I would probably get new sand and add 2 or 3 cups of the old sand to seed it. Wait for it to cycle (a few days), test the water and then add the livestock

12/30/2008, 06:21 PM	#1
killarsox Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ny Posts: 204	Sand I'm moving a set-up about an hour and a half away. From what I've learned toxins are released when the tank is emptied and sand is stirred up. Any suggestions as far as the sand goes?

12/30/2008, 06:34 PM	#3
woodiecrafts Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 414	Depending on the size of the tank, you could leave the sand in the bottom of it with all the water drained out and everything else removed as well and move it that way. Then just cover the sand with a plastic bag and refill it back up. That would help in keeping it from getting to stirred up. Now if it is a larger tank with alot of sand, then taht is a different story. __________________ Always remember, no matter where you go, there you are. "Buckaroo Banzai" Current Tank Info: 2-75 Gal Mixed Reefs / with T-5 Nova Extremes // 1-10 gal nano reef w/ PC's

12/30/2008, 07:11 PM	#5
abraha Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 663	I would probably get new sand and add 2 or 3 cups of the old sand to seed it. Wait for it to cycle (a few days), test the water and then add the livestock __________________ If you can't fix it with duct tape it can't be fixed! Current Tank Info: 160gallon 3/4 glass cylinder - mostly SPS. 4x XR15w G4 pro + 3x 39w T5 + 2x 24w T5. Apex controller. 2x MP60s. Various 8 return, Regal 200sss, carbon reactor, 50watt UV. CA, ALK, MG dosed via Apex DOS.

12/30/2008, 06:24 PM	#2
192clark Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 635	There will probably be another cycle. Check Ammonia, nitrate, nitrite. Get 0 on all before reintroducing livestock.

12/30/2008, 06:39 PM	#4
killarsox Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ny Posts: 204	Well it's 125 gallon tank so I dont know if we could lift it with all the sand still in there. I was going to take out most of the sand, was wondering how to store it in transport, and whether to wash it and put it back in tank, or just put it back in tank and let cycle. Help greatly appreciated.