how much sand?

turn8299 · 07-14-2008, 05:36 PM

I have the 24 aquapod. I have got 20 pounds of live sand ordered. How deep should I make it?

Thanks,
Mike

DrunkenSunday · 07-14-2008, 07:18 PM

Less than 2" or more than 4".

G!N+T0N!K · 07-14-2008, 07:34 PM

I think 2-4 inches deep should be sufficient. Fish and currents will push sand around and sometimes make shallow areas.

PEMfish · 07-14-2008, 07:59 PM

Depending on what you want;
A DSB that will house bacteria like LR - 3+"
A bed that will not collect much debris - .75"
A bed that will hose borrowing critters like Jawfish - 3+"
A bed that will allow for most tank room - .75"

tubedood · 07-14-2008, 08:02 PM

I used 18 lbs in an aquapod 12... about 1 and 1/2 inch deep

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turn8299 Midas Blenny Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 116 View Gallery Karma Komment	how much sand? I have the 24 aquapod. I have got 20 pounds of live sand ordered. How deep should I make it? Thanks, Mike

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