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Thread: converting to a DSB?

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03-29-2006, 11:27 AM

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daidevo

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Originally Posted by karlas

yes you can add sand on top of sand. If your getting more dry sand soak it in a bucket over night then take a plastic cup or small dish and pour the sand as close to the bottom of the tank as you can. this wil help elimiate cloudiness. you will still get some but not as bad and no dont vacuum your sand let your clean up critters take care of it naturally. also do it about an half inch at a time to let the sand settle.

ok thanks

so when I do a water change I just suck the water out right?
what about the red algae that sometimes develops on the sand bed, do I just leave that alone?

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