Live Sand ??

[rooksy]

Ok I'm switching from CC to LS. I have a 55gallon tank. How much sand should I use? What is the best way to do this? I don't want to empty the tank to put it in so how much should I change at a time. Someone said you can use a funnel and tube to put it in. Does this work? Will my fish and inverts be ok during this process? Any answers would be great thanks.
[ October 25, 2001: Message edited by: rooksy ]

 

[option720]

No, dont drain it
Yes, use a funnel and pvc pipe.
Yes, the fish will be ok
Yes, i am jealous!

 

[johnnysalt]

Way to go on the switch....cc is a load of.....well never mind that! Put in enough to make a dsb (deep sand bed) of 3-4"....maybe about 150 lbs or so??
btw, just as important, what kind/brand of sand are you using?

 

[von_rahvin]

for a 55 gallon tank you need right around 8 gallons of sand. remember you do not have to buy all LS. if you add LS to dead sand the dead sand will become live sand after a bit.