what kind of sand
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fraggle rock
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Play sand and beach sand wont work. Play sand usually has a high silicate content which will be bad for phosphates and algea. Beach sand usually is fairly unleans sand, full of so much crap.
You dont need "live sand" but f you need to order it any way you might as well but it, it beneficial to your tanks "Cycle" Saltwater fish. COm offers nice sand
You dont need "live sand" but f you need to order it any way you might as well but it, it beneficial to your tanks "Cycle" Saltwater fish. COm offers nice sand
fraggle rock
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i know it sucks cost wise but its probably better to put it in all at once, maybe orer it in stages then once you have the desired amount start the tank, also you should have your rock in with the sand, your bottom rock should be on the tank bottom not in the sand, ( not a reqiurment but can help prevent a landslide later)
fraggle rock
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IMO you might wnat to cure that rock before you add it, clean off and dead stuff and put in some salot water with a powerhead for few weeks, once wet if it has a rotten egg kind of odor its not cured yet, doing this ahead of time could save alot of cycle time and other headaches once your tank is running.
fraggle rock
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well that depends on whats in the 75 gallon, remeber rock can cause an amonia spike, or set off a mini cycle.
Light cant hurt but is not the most important thing.
Light cant hurt but is not the most important thing.
fraggle rock
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sorry, that is the perfect solution
king_neptune
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Originally Posted by 242bats
http:///forum/post/3130489
do i have to use live sand, or can i use a baged sand like say play sand, i have no lfs so i would have to ship the sand and would cost big.
just asking
What I did was order from a certain "***********" that offered free shipping on $100 or more purchase. The good quality LS is about $35 for a 40lb bag. If that doesn't put you past the $100 mark, then get a few other little odds and ends like heaters,filter socks whatever. Just to push you over the top. And if you cant find what Im talking about at that price, there is also a really good "Dr. Foster and smith" ^_^
You can use play sand, but your still going to have to seed it with a few cups of regular live sand from an established tank. IMO the color looks tacky so I don't really like it. And there are certain types to stay away form because they have chemicals int he play sand. So honestly its worth ordering the LS online.
Just do some shopping.For example: I found a 40lb bag of oolite LS for $90, 5 min later I found the exact same product for $40, now you can consistently get it for $35.
http:///forum/post/3130489
do i have to use live sand, or can i use a baged sand like say play sand, i have no lfs so i would have to ship the sand and would cost big.
just asking
What I did was order from a certain "***********" that offered free shipping on $100 or more purchase. The good quality LS is about $35 for a 40lb bag. If that doesn't put you past the $100 mark, then get a few other little odds and ends like heaters,filter socks whatever. Just to push you over the top. And if you cant find what Im talking about at that price, there is also a really good "Dr. Foster and smith" ^_^
You can use play sand, but your still going to have to seed it with a few cups of regular live sand from an established tank. IMO the color looks tacky so I don't really like it. And there are certain types to stay away form because they have chemicals int he play sand. So honestly its worth ordering the LS online.
Just do some shopping.For example: I found a 40lb bag of oolite LS for $90, 5 min later I found the exact same product for $40, now you can consistently get it for $35.