Hey Guys

dstruked

dstruked

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"You have much to learn Daniel Son(HAHA) and your wise for asking and on the right path" Still practicing my one legged crane kick. I have tried out the search feature but have not been very sucessful with it.. So far just asking has been working pretty well : p
as for the sand.. are you saying that i can get Carribian Play sand (sandbox sand?) from home depot and just dust teh top with a little of the Live sand.....?
-=Bri=-
 
latino277

latino277

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That's right.... the thing is to get the right type of sand. I think it's call tropical play sand.... it's a blue plastic back with a boy onit.... I think... I'll try and take a pic of it when I get home.
 
dstruked

dstruked

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OK so currently there is a CC bed.. If you havent read aboce i Have a tomato clown and a arc eyed hawk. How do I remove the CC and add the LS...?
-=Bri=-
 
latino277

latino277

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and thus my question about moving the tank....that is when you take out the CC when you move the take from his house to yours....
 
dstruked

dstruked

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Once I take the CC out and put the LS in will I have to cycle the tank before I can put the fishes back in or Should I just let them go at it.... If i need to cycle the tank where can I put the fish while the tank is cycling.... Also pondering getting a little 10-20 gallon to keep underneath the show tank in the stand.. (I will have ample room.) as a quarantine tank. Ive been reading and it sounds like it would be a good idea to have one if i am planning on adding new fish..
Will i be able to add the LR later on after the tank is set up... Id rather not drop teh $200 bucks or so to get enough at this moment in time...
I am going to be getting the LS and a new powerhead that should be enough to keep my wallet cranky for a little while.
-=Bri=-
 
dstruked

dstruked

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Hey guys, went looking for the tropical play sand that latino was talking about and found a description online ( http://www.yardright.com/sand.htm ) it is called yard right tropical play sand from the carribean. But on the page it says it is not suitable for aquarium systems.. Is that bogus or did i find the wrong stuff or what. Planning on going to the hardware store and finding something similar tomorow assuming I get a thumbs up on this stuff.... Was planning on going to the LFS to get some live sand cause I was hoping to get the tank picked up on thursday.. My friend says he has moved it before and is 100% confident in moving it.
Another night up till 2am reading....
Wonder how long I can keep this up before i start passing out at work

-=Bri=-
P.S. Never mentioned.. This will be a Cambridge, Mass. Aquarium : p
 
latino277

latino277

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Damn.... they changed the bag again... Yeah I think that's the stuff. lets wait for someone to confirm... you said this tank has some kind of power filter. Tell your friend not to change and of the filter media. this will be your life support for the tank since you changing out the sand. when you move the tank. take all of the media and put it into a zip lock bag full of tank water. do not let any part of it dry up or you make have a head ace! other than that .... you should be good. good luck
 
it's_fishy

it's_fishy

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dstruked....the "not for aquarium" disclaimer on those bags is false. It is a contractual obligation that they are required to put there so that the companies that make gravel and substrate for aquariums won't be put out of business by thrifty, intelligent tank owners like us on this site.
In short...it's just another plot by "THE MAN" to steal our money, lol
 
dstruked

dstruked

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LOL thanks Fishy. Dont let the man get you donw bothah : p
I stopped by Lowes Today and they did not have the yardright or southco sand that people talk about. the only thing they had was Quickcrete (as in the concrete manufacturer) premium play sand. It was not white, it looked like the stuff you find at a playground...
Doh...
Off to a Homedepot, Walmart, garden stor, ect to find this crud.
-=Bri=-
 
wax32

wax32

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FYI, they don't sell it in some parts of the country. Maybe you are one of the lucky ones that can get it. :D Welcome to your new addiction!
 
dstruked

dstruked

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Yea went out to a home depot today and they had just sold out of it a couple hours ago. Doh.
Tomorow I am planning on going to walmart to get some water for the Tank ( I have read on other posts that they have a reverse osmosis setup that they do water for $.25 / gallon if you have your own Containers. I am only going to get 25 / 30 though cause my car probably will not fit 11 5 gallon buckets...
Found another fish store up the street from me today. He has some LS for sale that I will probably wind up buying to seed my play sand. He also had a blennie that would swim into his hand if he put it in the tank I thought that was Cool / Strange... Didnt know they did that.
Also anyone have an opinion on whether to use a powerhead for this 55 gallon, or a "bubble stick" little bubbles that come out of a triangular stick you put against your back wall. My freind says that he used that for his 80 gallon and it worked great. Guy at the fish store says they work good but cause nasty salt mess on your tank from teh bubbles... Any opionions on which I should Purchase.
G night Guys
-=Bri=-
 
dstruked

dstruked

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IF i get RO water and prepare the Salt for it besides letting it get to room temperature is there anything else I need to do before it is put in the tank...
Also how long can teh water sit for once it is prepared before it must go in the tank?
-=Bri=-
 
latino277

latino277

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you should wait 24 hr before using the new saltwater. the bucket should have a power head to cirulate/oxigenate the water. anytime after 24hr is golden
 
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