Think I killed my sand

[trigger78]

When I set up my tank I started with 45lbs ls 15 lbs lcc and 45lbs lr then let it cycle. How long will it take for my sand bed to show life. When I first turn on the lights there are some really really small looking worms swiming in a spiral motion until the filter sucks them up but other than that my fish and inverts are the only things moving around. I have some hair algea and some other type living on the rocks. All tests are normal. Thanks all. Oh yeah, 55 gal.
-Al

 

[bang guy]

Have you tried looking at night with a flashlight?
Most of the beneficial sand infauna are microscopic or nearly so. I would guess that they are there.

 

[squidd]

Originally posted by Trigger78
Think I killed my sand

LOL...Just when you think you heard it all...

sorry it just struck me as funny...

 

[trigger78]

Bang guy thanks for response. I have looked in the dark but still didn't see anything. A cycle will kill some though, right?

 

[trigger78]

Squid, Thought I would get some views that way. lol....

 

[bang guy]

Sure, the cycle will kill most of the critters. Enough should survive to repopulate the sand bed.

 

[trigger78]

I'll keep checking. If nothing happens should I do something?

 

[bang guy]

You could buy a box of the Premium Live Sand from this site.

 

[lesleybird]

You killed your sand? Is that a felony?

 

[bang guy]

LOL @ Lesley.
Good one!!

 

[hunterdaddy]

LS is a waste of money IMO. Unless you have the money to waste like some people do (just not me personally) I would just buy the LR. Your LR will quickly populate your LS.

 

[karajay]

Trade some with a local hobbyist?

 

[blackfish]

Trigger it will take some time though you should start to see some life if you stay on a regular lighting and feeding schedule for about a month or two!

 

[wingit]

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your sand. Our thoughts are with you.

 

[thomas712]

I can't believe this, you guys are so encouragable. Besides I wouldn't make a big deal out of this, the bloody glove has not been found yet. And the dead sand can be revived.
Thomas

 

[trigger78]

Lmao@Thomas
Thanks all for the support. I wasn't excepting the facts very well until you guys came along. I'm now back in good spirits once again.