Transfering Sand

Discussion in 'Sand' started by PorkyBubs, Jul 20, 2008.

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  1. PorkyBubs

    PorkyBubs Spaghetti Worm

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    I have about 30 lbs of life sand in a 30 gallon tank, it has some alage on it but not much and has been sitting for 3 months with some water and a power head moving the water around. Is it fine to transfer to a 55 gallon tank with live sand, corals, and fish?
     
    PorkyBubs, Jul 20, 2008
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  2. phorn

    phorn Bristle Worm

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    I wouldn't do it.
     
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  3. ReefSparky

    ReefSparky Super Moderator

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    If you could get the visible algae off before transfer that might not be a problem; but if it's been in a tank 3 months with no other life to sustain the beneficial bacteria on it, I don't know how "live" it would be anymore.
     
    ReefSparky, Jul 26, 2008
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  4. PorkyBubs

    PorkyBubs Spaghetti Worm

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    I guess i will not transfer it. Thank you.
     
    PorkyBubs, Jul 26, 2008
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