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Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	I'd like to mix Tahitian Moon Sand and pool sand for my new tank, would this be ok? Does sand have to be rinsed/cleaned before going in the tank like gravel? ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Sand needs LOTS of rinsing. Any of the fine particles that dont get rinsed off can and will jam your filter up ...been there done that have the busted impellers to prove it. As for mixing the sand, I dont see any reason why not to...if one is heavier than the other it's likely to settle out but with regular mixing with MTS or manually you should be fine . ^_^ Current [link=Contest Rules]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Aquascaping/44382.html?200412022138" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link][/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
jenbabe256 Big Fish Posts: 316 Kudos: 312 Votes: 10 Registered: 21-Jul-2004	Theresa Definitely follow Babel's advice about rinsing the sand ALOT, rinse it again even after you think you've rinsed it enough I got my sand in the tank only to have it cloud of the water for days until I decided to empty out most of the water and refill it. It was not a fun time at all After the water cleared I really like the look though. Good luck with the sand! Jen
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	YES and more YES Sand is a very dirty material to deal with at any time. If possible seive it with a sand seive first this will remove most of the very fine particals. Then wash and rewash it several times, until all the dirt is removed. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
Bob Wesolowski Mega Fish Posts: 1379 Kudos: 1462 Registered: 14-Oct-2004	You can use EcoComplete, a dark substrate with varied aggregate size from sand to pebble. Purportedly pH neutral, plant friendly and bio-active. I have used it in three of my tanks and I love it! By the way... no rinsing is necessary for the product! __________ "To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research." researched from Steven Wright
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26


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