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fraggedup Enthusiast Posts: 169 Kudos: 43 Votes: 1 Registered: 10-Jan-2003	Can I add sand to increase my bed size in an established tank. I have about 2 inches in my 29 gal. and would like to increase it. Any thoughts
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	yes you can, but only increase it by about a half inch at a time. Add a 1/2 inch, then wait a week before adding another half inch. This will give your critters time to migrate back up to the top layer instead of burying them so deep that they cant get out.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
fraggedup Enthusiast Posts: 169 Kudos: 43 Votes: 1 Registered: 10-Jan-2003	How deep should the bed be for a 29, I hear different stories!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	A DSB only needs to be around 3 inches deep to get NNR (natural nitrate reduction).
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28
dthurs Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 4340 Kudos: 4170 Votes: 529 Registered: 18-Feb-2003	Is there a reason why you want more then 2"? Such as a fish that digs in the sand? Or are you looking to start nitrification? To start this, another 1/2" should be enough. 2" to 3" is all that's needed. Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:28


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