mods experts I need some help

[shawna]

it's an aga but i think only 1/2 to 3/3 inch is that ok?

 

[ophiura]

Well it is a bit complicated to go through, but basically the black sand area is anaerobic. In this area, our "good" bacteria that use nitrate are found. But there are also bacteria that use sulfate...the end products of which is hydrogen sulfide.
Normally this is not really considered to be a big issue, IMO - though it is hyped sometimes. However, if you dug around in the sand bed or moved rocks or something, pockets of H2S could be released, causing trouble as it is toxic.
At this point it is a workable theory in your case.
I would take the whole thing down and start over, personally.

 

[shawna]

thanks thomas got the windows wide open with fans going! no more er trips. lol! the egg crate like at the home depot stores? the rocks are out and the bed is comming out now little by really stinky little!

 

[shawna]

should i do a salt scrub or just rinse it out?

 

[bigarn]

I'd do a complete rinse with white vinegar and water.

 

[shawna]

thanks all gonna get my back side in motion to get it done I'll check back later thanks again so much!!!!!!!!!!!!