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DiamondBitsUSA · 01-25-2008, 07:27 PM

Definitely don't do it all at once. If I were doing it, I would only change about a cup at a time. You don't want to stir everything up or remove all of the beneficial bacteria and pods from your sand. If you do it slowly enough you should also be able to avoid another tank cycle.

01-25-2008, 07:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
DiamondBitsUSA Astrea Snail Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: central Missouri Posts: 52 Karma: 30	Definitely don't do it all at once. If I were doing it, I would only change about a cup at a time. You don't want to stir everything up or remove all of the beneficial bacteria and pods from your sand. If you do it slowly enough you should also be able to avoid another tank cycle. _________ Diamond Bits USA -- drill bits and bulkheads -- Check out our new lower prices!