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russwlw2004

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Planning on starting up a 20g nano. Already have a reefer around me thats going to sell me LR for 1.50$ a lb.
I have some what im sure is dead sand now from when i added live sand to my 35g hex.
He said i could get some of his sand from his tank when i pick up the rock.
Is this a ok idea?
 
rigdon87

rigdon87

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Originally Posted by russwlw2004
http:///forum/post/3158997
Planning on starting up a 20g nano. Already have a reefer around me thats going to sell me LR for 1.50$ a lb.
I have some what im sure is dead sand now from when i added live sand to my 35g hex.
He said i could get some of his sand from his tank when i pick up the rock.
Is this a ok idea?
Yes,the live sand from his established tank will seed your "dead sand"..
 
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russwlw2004

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how much am i talking about what?
the sand from the established tank?
or the sand i have left over
i dont exactly know how much of the excess sand i have left its maybe 15lbs of it. so i was thinking about getting maybe 10lbs of his sand.
 
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russwlw2004

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need some more input i plan on getting the LR and LS on friday.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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How much sand from the guys tank are you planning to add to yours???
USUALLY when you seed a tank....I have read....to add a cupful.....do you have any clue what could be stirred up...or entered into your tank with this persons sand???
 
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russwlw2004

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i guess in a sense i wasnt looking to use his sand to seed mine, instead using it to just make a thicker sand bed. I have read a few threads about people getting sand from someone else's tank but there was really no deffinitive answer.
the live rock ill be getting will seed the sand if it is infact no longer alive.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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I have never used anyone elses sand...but I have read a lot of threads, and most people suggest new sand...with maybe a cup to seed.....maybe you will get some better answers on this.....
 
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russwlw2004

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3159229
I have never used anyone elses sand...but I have read a lot of threads, and most people suggest new sand...with maybe a cup to seed.....maybe you will get some better answers on this.....
alright ill stay away from his sand than.
hey at live rock at 1.50# i cant go wrong.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by russwlw2004
http:///forum/post/3159230
alright ill stay away from his sand than.
hey at live rock at 1.50# i cant go wrong.
That sounds pretty good....LOL....like I said...see if you get any more responses on the sand.....
 
melypr1985

melypr1985

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3159229
I have never used anyone elses sand...but I have read a lot of threads, and most people suggest new sand...with maybe a cup to seed.....maybe you will get some better answers on this.....
I started my tank with used sand and used water for that matter. although I had no fish or anything in there when I started it up. I really only had a few rocks. I ended up having major red slime algea issues and it took me a while to get that cleaned up. I would say its a risk for sure. If your tank is already set up with fish in it then I would say just use your clean "dead" sand and just get a cup of his live sand to seed yours with. I agree with meowzer especially with my experience with this.
 
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russwlw2004

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well as i already have a 35g hex ill probably just seed it with my own sand. but i shall stay away from using any of his.
 
rigdon87

rigdon87

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Originally Posted by russwlw2004
http:///forum/post/3159278
well as i already have a 35g hex ill probably just seed it with my own sand. but i shall stay away from using any of his.
is the tank your wanting to put this "used sand in Cycled or have any inhabitants?
 
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russwlw2004

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no im starting a new tank converting my FW tank to SW over the next few days.
So basically im starting a new tank. a 20g Tall.
i only wanted the sand so i dont have to go out and purchase more to make a thicker sand bed.
 
rigdon87

rigdon87

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Originally Posted by russwlw2004
http:///forum/post/3159296
no im starting a new tank converting my FW tank to SW over the next few days.
So basically im starting a new tank. a 20g Tall.
i only wanted the sand so i dont have to go out and purchase more to make a thicker sand bed.
well if his tank looks good,sand is clean and rock is free of bacteria and exstensive algae,then i don't see any reanson why you couldn't
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by Rigdon87
http:///forum/post/3159306
well if his tank looks good,sand is clean and rock is free of bacteria and exstensive algae,then i don't see any reanson why you couldn't
Why does everyone always suggest...when moving a tank....you use new sand then?
I know my tank is clean and all that....
That's why I was hoping for more input...to understand that
 
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russwlw2004

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thats what im wondering, mines not even going to have livestock. I know you can stir up some stuff that will create spikes in the water, but since there is going to be no livestock for 3-4 weeks or whenever my cycle ends, it shouldnt really matter?
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by russwlw2004
http:///forum/post/3159313
thats what im wondering, mines not even going to have livestock. I know you can stir up some stuff that will create spikes in the water, but since there is going to be no livestock for 3-4 weeks or whenever my cycle ends, it shouldnt really matter?
Inquiring minds need to know
 
rigdon87

rigdon87

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3159310
Why does everyone always suggest...when moving a tank....you use new sand then?
I know my tank is clean and all that....
That's why I was hoping for more input...to understand that

I've never really heard that but my guess is when you move and take all your sand out you stir everything up and kill alot of beneficial bac.
.but if your gonna re-cycle your tank when its at its new location you wouldn't have anything to worry about.Thats kinda funny to buy all new sand because its still gonna have a spike when you get it in right?waste of money if you ask me
 
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