clumping sand?

zzzzzzzzpr · 01-06-2012, 02:43 PM

my sand been like this for a few weeks now. its sugar grain sized. here are some pics. tell me if its good or bad and how to fix it if possible.

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa425/zzzzzzzzpr/IMG_1988.jpg

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa425/zzzzzzzzpr/IMG_1989.jpg

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa425/zzzzzzzzpr/IMG_1990.jpg

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa425/zzzzzzzzpr/IMG_1991.jpg

thank you for your time.

RemickJ · 01-06-2012, 02:47 PM

How old are your builds? Have you tested phosphates?

zzzzzzzzpr · 01-06-2012, 03:06 PM

over a month and phos is good.

Mr. Bill · 01-06-2012, 04:05 PM

Lack of surface disturbance allows the nitrifying bacteria to bond your sand grains into clumps. The clumps can restrict aeration to the lower layers causing dead zones where toxins can build up. A couple of Nassarius snails will take care of that for you.

zzzzzzzzpr · 01-06-2012, 06:15 PM

guess i need to add a few more. i have a couple in there aready.

01-06-2012, 02:43 PM	#1
zzzzzzzzpr Purple Spiny Lobster Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 486 Skin: Mint Karma: 8480	clumping sand? my sand been like this for a few weeks now. its sugar grain sized. here are some pics. tell me if its good or bad and how to fix it if possible. thank you for your time.

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01-06-2012, 02:47 PM	#2
RemickJ Teardrop Maxima Clam Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 821 Skin: Classic Karma: 45059	How old are your builds? Have you tested phosphates?

01-06-2012, 03:06 PM	#3
zzzzzzzzpr Purple Spiny Lobster Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 486 Skin: Mint Karma: 8480	over a month and phos is good.

01-06-2012, 04:05 PM	#4
Mr. Bill Giant Squid Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bainbridge, MD Age: 55 Posts: 3,139 Skin: Mint Karma: 78158037	Lack of surface disturbance allows the nitrifying bacteria to bond your sand grains into clumps. The clumps can restrict aeration to the lower layers causing dead zones where toxins can build up. A couple of Nassarius snails will take care of that for you.

01-06-2012, 06:15 PM	#5
zzzzzzzzpr Purple Spiny Lobster Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 486 Skin: Mint Karma: 8480	guess i need to add a few more. i have a couple in there aready.