Fake Sand or Live Sand???

Discussion in 'Sand' started by cira050, Oct 28, 2009.

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  1. seabass1

    seabass1 Montipora Digitata

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    For the thousands of dollars invested, & the thousands more you will invest, is it really....really worth it? :confused:
    (my 25 cents)
     
    seabass1, Dec 16, 2009
    seabass1, Dec 16, 2009
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  2. Sean_Clownfish

    Sean_Clownfish Astrea Snail

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    The argment is, the bacteria in live sand is in spore form so doesn't need O2 to survive in the bag. Still i wouldn't bother if you are getting live rock anyway, as that will seed the sand and make it live.
     
    Sean_Clownfish, Dec 18, 2009
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  3. WhiskyTango

    WhiskyTango Eyelash Blennie

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    You want ARAGONITE sand, NOT silica sand!!!!!!! Live refers to bacteria and microfauna in the sand, so regardless how you start it will become "live". Same as rock. That's your bio-filter, ES MUY IMPORTANTE..
     
    WhiskyTango, Dec 18, 2009
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  4. seabass1

    seabass1 Montipora Digitata

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    cira just fork out & buy some good sand, OK? Thanks Whisky!! 8)
     
    seabass1, Dec 18, 2009
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  5. Thegeoyangpro

    Thegeoyangpro Plankton

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    Haha~fake sand
    umm u needa clean the sand 1st if u buy it from home depot~which i dont recommend because it gives off this stinky smell that even i cant stand not to mention fish. and it will probally take u a month to stablize it. or you can but much prettier sand from your LFS. much easier on your part.
     
    Thegeoyangpro, Dec 19, 2009
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