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Unread 05/19/2018, 06:17 PM   #1
PitViper
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Upgrading

I’m upgrading tanks. But I’m not sure how to change over the sand from tank to tank. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.


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Unread 05/20/2018, 07:33 AM   #2
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Better to use new sand, or rinse until there is only clear water run off.


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I would suggest new dry sand too..
You can take a few cups of the old just to bring in some critters from it,etc...

Or just pull the sand and completely rinse it out multiple times in a bucket over and over and over again till the water runs clear then use it..


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Unread 05/20/2018, 09:39 AM   #4
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I would suggest new dry sand too..
You can take a few cups of the old just to bring in some critters from it,etc...

Or just pull the sand and completely rinse it out multiple times in a bucket over and over and over again till the water runs clear then use it..


I only want some of the sand. Maybe two or three cups. That way I bring over some of the good stuff. But going to be going with Fiji pink. Thank you guys very much.


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