transferring sand

Discussion in 'Sand' started by lightningfront, Feb 24, 2009.

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  1. lightningfront

    lightningfront Spaghetti Worm

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    i'm going to be moving to a larger aquarium and i'm gonna transfer some sand to seed the sand in the new tank.

    whats the best way to move the sand without causing a sand storm in the new tank.
     
    lightningfront, Feb 24, 2009
    lightningfront, Feb 24, 2009
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  2. KOgle

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    If the new tank doesn't have water in it you can add the sand, place a plate on the sand bed, and pour the water on to the plate.
     
    KOgle, Feb 24, 2009
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  3. Otty

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    On new tanks I have just used 2 cups of established sand to seed the tank.
     
    Otty, Feb 24, 2009
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  4. KOgle

    KOgle Zoanthid

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    +1 on that Otty
     
    KOgle, Feb 25, 2009
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  5. lightningfront

    lightningfront Spaghetti Worm

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    Cool, I guess i'll just try and use a plastic cup or something similar to scoop up some sand from the old sand and try to gently lower it into the new tank and dump towards the bottom.

    Thanks
     
    lightningfront, Feb 25, 2009
    lightningfront, Feb 25, 2009
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