droyal1110 March 30, 2009 March 30, 2009 John, Hey I was wondering if you could give me a price quote and ultimately a recommendation on some sand. I want at least 90lbs of dry sand, color isn't a big deal, fine to medium grain so a goby can sift through and not have any problems. On top of that roughly how long does it take to receive the product? The reason I want dry is because I am afraid if I get "live sand" it will send my tank into a cycle, which I am trying to avoid because its a tank transfer. Any help is greatly appreciated. - Davin
johnnybv March 30, 2009 March 30, 2009 John, Hey I was wondering if you could give me a price quote and ultimately a recommendation on some sand. I want at least 90lbs of dry sand, color isn't a big deal, fine to medium grain so a goby can sift through and not have any problems. On top of that roughly how long does it take to receive the product? The reason I want dry is because I am afraid if I get "live sand" it will send my tank into a cycle, which I am trying to avoid because its a tank transfer. Any help is greatly appreciated. - Davin I have it in stock, Carib sea sea floor special is what I like. 40 lbs runs 32.95 I think
droyal1110 March 31, 2009 Author March 31, 2009 Ok great thanks, you wouldn't happen to have aragamax select would you?
reefhunter March 31, 2009 March 31, 2009 wouldn't using dry sand cause more of a cycle than using established sand? sorry I am ignorant to sand beds b/c my tank is bare bottom!
droyal1110 March 31, 2009 Author March 31, 2009 I guess anything is possible however my reasoning is that "live sand" will have dead things in it and will help promote a cycle, which is one of a few beneficial reasons to use live sand when starting a new tank. I'm hoping that by rinsing the sand well in some RO/DI water and putting it on top of a cup of matured sand it will not only be seeded over time but it won't contribute to a cycle. I am doing a 55g upgrade to 90g and I can't afford a cycle.
johnnybv March 31, 2009 March 31, 2009 I guess anything is possible however my reasoning is that "live sand" will have dead things in it and will help promote a cycle, which is one of a few beneficial reasons to use live sand when starting a new tank. I'm hoping that by rinsing the sand well in some RO/DI water and putting it on top of a cup of matured sand it will not only be seeded over time but it won't contribute to a cycle. I am doing a 55g upgrade to 90g and I can't afford a cycle. its going to cycle no matter what< it just wont be as dramatic.
droyal1110 March 31, 2009 Author March 31, 2009 I suppose that's better than a full cycle. I'll probably be by Sunday to pick up 80-90lbs of something. Thanks John!
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