sand question

[keish24]

how much sand will i need for a 90 gallon tank? is the general "rule of thumb" one pound per gallon?

 

[natclanwy]

It depends on the depth of your sandbed, if you are planning on having a shallow sand bed (2") then 90lbs will be enough. If you are planning on having a DSB then you are looking at 180-270lbs of sand.

 

[mopar9012]

i personally dont like very deep sand beds.
I put one 20lb bag in my 29.

 

[snakeblitz33]

If I were you, I would get 90lbs of aragonite sand. If you want a deep sandbed, your looking at about 270lbs Also depends on the footprint of the tank. There's a calculator on the R.C. site that can come inhandy.

 

[keish24]

any suggestions on what grade to get??

 

[lovethemfish]

I put 80 lbs in my 75 gallon an I think its a good amount. Not to shallow or deep. The sand I bought has all different sizes from bigger pebbles to sugar grain sand. Heres a pic and you can see the depth and different sizes.Attachment 217185

 

[mr_x]

i would choose sugar sized, aragonite based sand.

 

[coral head]

Originally Posted by Mr_X
http:///forum/post/2907710
i would choose sugar sized, aragonite based sand.
+1

Sand depth 2 inches or LESS . . . or . . . 4 inches or MORE
Rick
Shrimp for Brains

 

[aquaguy24]

i have about 80lbs in my 90g..its about 2" deep....

 

[snakeblitz33]

So, I guess the question here now is ... do you want a deep sandbed or a shallow sand bed?
What's it gona be?

 

[keish24]

i am going to do a shallow sand bed in the dt. i am doing a sump/refuge. is it better to do a deep sandbed in the fuge or does it really matter? is there anything special to know as far as taking care of a deep sandbed in the fuge?

 

[jpkboca]

I did 60 lbs in my 90. I think it was perfect. Put in your rock first before the sand.

 

[natclanwy]

Originally Posted by keish24
http:///forum/post/2908673
i am going to do a shallow sand bed in the DT. i am doing a sump/refuge. is it better to do a deep sandbed in the fuge or does it really matter? is there anything special to know as far as taking care of a deep sandbed in the fuge?
DSB in the fuge is no different than running one in the DT as far as care goes, as far as performance is concerned a DSB is better in the DT because you have much more surface area available for nitrate reduction than you will in your fuge the downside is the additional cost of sand to create the DSB in the DT.