can i replace my live sand

[tundra420619]

i would like to get the substrate out of my tank and replace with live sand.
would anybody not recommend or recommend doing this? any insught would be appreciated.
thanks,
John

 

[Kovu]

what is your current substrate

 

[tundra420619]

crushed aragonite that came with my redsea max.

 

[Rhodes19]

Are you replacing it because you want a live substrate or because you want sand instead of aragonite? Is the tank set up? If so, how long has it been set up?

 

[tundra420619]

well the aragonite is basically live sand now. my tank has been up for 2+years. i had some algae problems so i removed a lot while trying to get the alagae under control. algae is gone now but my substrate is getting low. and i would like the look of a different sand and a deeper sand bed.

 

[Rhodes19]

I've read somewhere on RC about changing out substrate. From what I reacall, when you remove the old stuff, do a big water change to help reduce the nitrates that have been dug up. I'm sure some one who has done it will chime in and share thier experience.

 

[tundra420619]

thanks anybody else?

 

[DendroGuru]

i was kinda in the same spot. so i just put sand on top of the old sand. way easier then taking the old sand out. Kept a close eye on all my levels and did a lot of water changing. The system is running great for the last 7 months.

 

[tundra420619]

that sounds like the best idea, i will prolly level out my sand bed by taking some old out then lay a nice top layer in sections. thanks

 

[tundra420619]

i was kinda in the same spot. so i just put sand on top of the old sand. way easier then taking the old sand out. Kept a close eye on all my levels and did a lot of water changing. The system is running great for the last 7 months.

i've heard similiar things, one question did you add live sand or dry sand?
i've heard reasons for using both.lmk

thanks,
John