Sand bed

Discussion in 'Sand' started by jturnbull, Apr 2, 2010.

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  1. jturnbull

    jturnbull Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I been thinking about just taking all my sand out and starting with new sand. The tank has been up for a year now and its got issues with dino. Would it be ok to take it all out and just replace it? 38g btw
     
    jturnbull, Apr 2, 2010
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  2. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Not sure but you may go through a mini-cycle not to mention messing with sand beds can cause some toxicity issues. What is in the tank now (fish / corals)?
     
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  3. jturnbull

    jturnbull Purple Spiny Lobster

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    2 zoas a frogspawn and 2 clowns
     
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  4. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    The problem with messing with an established sand bed is releasing all of the bacteria and toxins that are built up in it. I would advise against removing it. Why is it that you want to change the sand bed out? Is it because of your dino problem?
     
    anpgp, Apr 2, 2010
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