Choice of Sand for RSM 130D

[MCDM]

Hello all, it's been a long time since I've posted. I just recently moved and decided to use the opportunity to start a new sand bed in my tank. My old SB was about 5 years old, and was really nasty, causing high levels of nitrates. I tossed it all away and the tank is currently running with a bare bottom.

I'm planning on doing a shallow sand bed (20lbs bag?) of Caribsea. I'd like to go with the finest grain possible without it getting kicked up by my mp10 (which I run pretty strong). I've read oolite is too fine. Anyone find a nice grain that doesn't stir while offers sand dwellers a place to bury?

Appreciate the help as always.

Morgan

 

[skioutwest]

I have Fiji Pink in mine and it is generally ok but does move around at times. I rarely have an issue with my MP10....it is usually the main pump that stirs thinks up as it is a more concentrated stream.


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[thedru13]

In my RSM 250 i used Tropic Eden Tonga Reeflakes live sand. Love it!! its a bit bigger and doesn't blow around much. Really happy with this. I used to use the Fiji pink live sand as well but so far happy witht he switch.

 

[mtsully71]

Cant really go wrong with any of this, just pick your flavor

http://www.caribsea.com/pages_caribsea/page_product_aragonite.html

I, as many others have used

• Seaflor™ Special Grade Reef Sand
  Typical Size: 1.0 - 2.0 mm
  Average Density: 85 lb/ft3
  
  
  

 

[MCDM]

Thanks everyone for the advice. I'm going to go with Fiji Pink. One, I do prefer the smaller grain, and two, I managed to find a great deal on a bag.