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Originally Posted by rmlevasseur  You can use that kind of sand??? Isn't it kinda high on the silicates/phosphates? Do you vaccum it regularly? Is it mixed with anything?
It apparently works great for you. Would you change it given the option? Do you remember how much you needed for a 150 if I go that route? How deep do you keep your sand bed? Can I be any more annoying?  |
You have to be carefull when choosing sand as there are some that are sold at HD and Lowes that are not suitable and have the negative traits that you mention above.
The one I'm using is completely "natural" and works perfectly. I had about a 3" bed, but my pistol shrimp didn't seem to agree with me and he arranged it to his liking..
I do not vacum... stir the top occasionally to keep it groomed.
I love my sand bed... it is full of keyhole limpets and I also keep nassarius snails that bury in it. Many moons ago I had a reef with crushed coral... what a mistake that was. Now that's a detrius trapper and nitrate factory.
And you are not annoying...
I enjoy sharing what I know with others...
