Starting a new tank...can I rob from my current one?

kgrimes

Member
Hi All...
I'm starting a new tank, and was wondering if it's OK to take some of my DSB from my current one and use it to "seed" the dead sand I was gonna buy. What happens if I dig up a few scoops from my current display? I've heard that there's all kinds of toxic stuff lurking in the depths of a DSB, that if disturbed, would cause a spike, or worse.
Thanks,
Kevin :D
 

saltcreep

Member
I have done this twice with no problems. Just take a little, a cups worth from the top gently and seed the new stuff. I do not know if someone else out here has had a problem doing this and can share but no problems yet here. I just would not dig too deep or take too much.
 

clarkiiboi

Active Member
I have also, 3 times, with no ill effects to the main tank. But its only been small amounts, that is all you would need anyways.
 
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kistheeze

Guest
depends how active your bed is. A very active bed (ie - LOTS of worms and such) shouldn't be a problem to disturb. If it's not turned a lot, you'll want to take only small amounts.
 
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