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Old 02-24-2011, 09:54 PM

Default adding new sand

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
   
 
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Old 02-24-2011, 10:02 PM

You trying to add sand to your smaller tank?
   
 
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Old 02-24-2011, 10:18 PM

yes
   
 
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Old 02-24-2011, 10:21 PM

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?
   
 
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Old 02-24-2011, 11:33 PM

my 90 is down but the sand is in a rubbermaid in water and its only been in my 90 for 7-8months
   
 
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Old 02-25-2011, 12:13 AM

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.
   
 
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Old 02-25-2011, 12:14 AM

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!
   
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