Question

tapwater · 01/04/2009, 07:03 PM

Can I add sand to my established tank or can I move the CC I have?I just recently added a red corsi wrasse (sp.) and I have CC as my top layer.He does have LR to hide under but I know they like to hide under sand.Could I add a little to one side or something?I am just trying to have him be able to get under the sand like they like too.
Thanks
Lou

Aquarist007 · 01/04/2009, 07:21 PM

You can do both
I would remove the crushed coral first and then add a medium grade argonite. You can use a small shop vac to take out the crushed coral and get a piece of pvc --place a funnel over the end and use it to direct the new base to the bottom of the tank. You should not have too much mess this way.

The wrasse will survive while you do this

Ncastro1981 · 01/04/2009, 07:28 PM

be sure to rinse your new sand before adding. And I would have the power heads turned off. jmo

tapwater · 01/04/2009, 08:35 PM

Thanks for the replies!Right after I sent this question the corsi wrasse is half in the CC and half out pretty funny looking.First time I seen him do it.

Lou

01/04/2009, 07:03 PM	#1
tapwater Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: delaware Posts: 113	Question Can I add sand to my established tank or can I move the CC I have?I just recently added a red corsi wrasse (sp.) and I have CC as my top layer.He does have LR to hide under but I know they like to hide under sand.Could I add a little to one side or something?I am just trying to have him be able to get under the sand like they like too. Thanks Lou

01/04/2009, 07:21 PM	#2
Aquarist007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 28,240 Blog Entries: 1	You can do both I would remove the crushed coral first and then add a medium grade argonite. You can use a small shop vac to take out the crushed coral and get a piece of pvc --place a funnel over the end and use it to direct the new base to the bottom of the tank. You should not have too much mess this way. The wrasse will survive while you do this __________________ I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock

01/04/2009, 07:28 PM	#3
Ncastro1981 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vermont- The Green Mountain State Posts: 363	be sure to rinse your new sand before adding. And I would have the power heads turned off. jmo __________________ Float like a Cadillac Sting Like a Beemer (my 2.5 y/o son's favorite quote) Your the foam left on the beach after high tide Current Tank Info: 48 x 24 x24 Reef with a 24 x 12 Sump Attached to a 30 x 13.5 Refugium: 2 150 w mh 2/96 w PC Aqua c ev-120 skimmer with mag 7. CHAETO and 200 MICRON Bag, phosphate/carbon reactor,120w pc lighting over refug.

01/04/2009, 08:35 PM	#4
tapwater Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: delaware Posts: 113	Thanks for the replies!Right after I sent this question the corsi wrasse is half in the CC and half out pretty funny looking.First time I seen him do it. Lou