Starting tank over.

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  1. btcole333

    btcole333 Feather Duster

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    I have a 28 gallon nano cube. I am starting it completly over. I have cleaned the tank and ready to go. I had crused coral in it last time, I think I am going with sand. Any recommendations? What type and how much sand in a 28 gallon tank?
     
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  2. Coasterofluv

    Coasterofluv Fire Worm

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    i bought a bag of caribbean sand from my LFS. A couple inches is all you need so 1 bag should do thats like 30lbs
     
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    btcole333 Feather Duster

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    Is it live sand or just sand. Is there different types to get. Is there one that is better then the other
     
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    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    I've been told that live sand is pointless, as dry sand will become live very quickly. The bacteria in bags of live sand might also already be dead by the time you put the sand in the tank, as you don't know how long the sand has been in the bag ;)
     
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  5. btcole333

    btcole333 Feather Duster

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    Is it 1 pound of sand for every gallon?
     
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    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    It depends on how much sand you want ;)
     
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    btcole333 Feather Duster

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    I am not sure how much I want. Never used it. Any advice?
     
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    btcole333 Feather Duster

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    So 2 inches would be good.
     
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    btcole333 Feather Duster

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    Alright so I got some Ocean direct caribbean live sand put it in and filled it up with water. It is super cloudy. Should I have the filtration on or off so it can settle?
     
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