icedtc
Member
Hey Again All,
I am gearing up to finally start putting the water/live rock/sand in my new tank to get the cycle going and just had a question for everyone about what type of sand you all use. I am going to buy live sand and have been reading good things about the sand provided by Caribsea. After checking out several websites I was wondering if you guys had a preference as there are several different kinds, many having different grain sizes. I am thinking about the Arag-Alive Special Grade Reef Sand because it has a larger grain size ( from 1.0 to 2.0mm) which is supposed to be good since it doesn’t stir up as much as smaller grain sand.
Once the tank is established, I plan on getting a goby or two or even a starfish eventually. I just want to make sure the sand I buy now will be suitable for these guys, or if you had any other recommendations. I have read some smaller grain sand is harder for them to sift through and obviously stirs up a lot so I thought I would ask you guys advice!
Also while I’m asking questions…for my initial cycle of the tank, do I just leave my powerheads on and not my sump setup?
Thanks as always!
I am gearing up to finally start putting the water/live rock/sand in my new tank to get the cycle going and just had a question for everyone about what type of sand you all use. I am going to buy live sand and have been reading good things about the sand provided by Caribsea. After checking out several websites I was wondering if you guys had a preference as there are several different kinds, many having different grain sizes. I am thinking about the Arag-Alive Special Grade Reef Sand because it has a larger grain size ( from 1.0 to 2.0mm) which is supposed to be good since it doesn’t stir up as much as smaller grain sand.
Once the tank is established, I plan on getting a goby or two or even a starfish eventually. I just want to make sure the sand I buy now will be suitable for these guys, or if you had any other recommendations. I have read some smaller grain sand is harder for them to sift through and obviously stirs up a lot so I thought I would ask you guys advice!
Also while I’m asking questions…for my initial cycle of the tank, do I just leave my powerheads on and not my sump setup?
Thanks as always!
