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Originally Posted by Melanie  Why was it bad for me to use sand I collected myself near a reef when they sell the same thing, untreated from Tampa Bay Salterwater that everyone raves about. |
I used 90lbs of this Tampa Bay Saltwater sand collected off the shores of Florida, from the Gulf. I also used the Tampa Bay Saltwater LR. During my tanks cycle the ammonia never exceeded 1ppm and it cycled in about 3 weeks. There was a large diversity of life and most of it lived and is still in my tank. I have not had any problems with parasites, lice or pathogens in my tank. I challenge anyone to say that my tank is not healthy as a result. My tank is proof that the Tampa Bay Saltwater method works.
Melanie I would caution you from taking advice about your LS from anyone who has not used this type of LS. As long as you collected it far enough out and deep enough it will be fine. This is not advice, you seem to be getting enough of that, but I support your use of this LS 100%!
Don't worry about these little crustaceans you see. They are all a part of the cycle of life in your tank and the biodiversity needed by many.
