adding new sand

[BK's Reef]

so i think i want either a randalls or yasha with pistol shrimp for my tank how would you guys say the least messy way to add it is. it is live from my 90 same kind thats already in the 17

[Sir Patrick]

You trying to add sand to your smaller tank?

[BK's Reef]

yes

[Sir Patrick]

And your using wet sand from your 90?

How deep is the sand in the 90, and how long has it been running in the tank?

[BK's Reef]

my 90 is down but the sand is in a rubbermaid in water and its only been in my 90 for 7-8months

[Sir Patrick]

I would rinse the sand very well, then soak it in some RO water for a bit.

ou can put the wet sand in a ziplock bag, turn off all pumps/water flow, and submerge the closed/sealed bag to the bottom, then slowely pour the sand in with your old sand.

[Sir Patrick]

You could also, If you have enough buckets, just empty the tank real quick, and refill it, very carefully. I have done this a few times, and if done carefully, works out great!