Whats up with this live sand in a plastic sack at *****

viking

viking

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is this stuff the real deal?? i noticed it was packed in water and had 9 month shelf life in big letters written on the bag has anybody used this before??
 
grouperhead

grouperhead

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im assuming it was natures ocean. yes it is the real deal. it will come in a plastic bag, with maybe a litte water in it. it is great stuff. if you are just starting out a tank, definatley use this. bo
ps, has anyone besides me noticed that ls in the bag feels cold to the touch?
 
viking

viking

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Originally posted by sammystingray:
<STRONG>Good stuff full of bacteria and looks nice. It doesn't have critters like normal "live" sand would, but either a detritivore kit or some added live sand will take care of that. I also guessing natures ocean though.</STRONG>
what is a detritivore kit?? and were are they sold??
also i was planning of doing a 80lbs of normal fine grain sand and a 20lbs bag of that natures oceans stuff how does that sound?? i am aiming for a good 4" dsb
 
viking

viking

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oh just thought of this are the bacteria in live rock and live sand the same?? and if i put base rock in a tank with a well established bed of live sand will the rock then become live rock?? or should i stop being cheap and buy real live rock :p
 
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