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10-10-2011, 07:32 AM
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Live sand?
Would I be able to seed regular sand with live sand the same way I could with live rock and dead rock?
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10-10-2011, 08:40 AM
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Re: Live sand?
I'm not saltwater guy but from what I understand you should be able to. I have done this with freshwater gravel with multiple tank and never had a problem with cycling my tanks. Only concern I think would be making sure you don't over stock the tank to quickly.
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10-10-2011, 11:17 AM
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Re: Live sand?
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10-11-2011, 08:51 AM
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Re: Live sand?
Alright do I have to buy like dead sand to convert, or will any type of sand do?
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10-11-2011, 08:57 AM
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Re: Live sand?
If your setting uP a salt water tank it would Probly be better to just buy live sand it you can. If not there is a special sand, I believe it's aragonite sand, that most salt water people use.
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Re: Live sand?
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But no need to if you have thriving plants (marine macro algae).  my .02
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Re: Live sand?
Thanks everybody! helped a saltwater newbie out!
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