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Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by maxcanada, Jan 18, 2014.

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  1. maxcanada

    maxcanada Astrea Snail

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    i plan on changing my sand bed, i was just wondering if this would be a good time to add some more dry rock?

    tank is a year old
     
    maxcanada, Jan 18, 2014
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  2. sailorguy

    sailorguy Torch Coral

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    Sure,actually you can add more dry rock to an established tank whenever you would like and you won't cause a cycle.On the other hand,disturbing a year old sand bed could stir up some nasty stuff and cause a mini cycle and possible rise in nitrates.
     
    sailorguy, Jan 18, 2014
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  3. maxcanada

    maxcanada Astrea Snail

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    oh thats really good to know, i do plan on taking everything out and putting it into a QT before removing the sand
     
    maxcanada, Jan 18, 2014
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  4. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    good luck! It is quite an undertaking to remove a sand bed. What size tank?
     
    oldfishkeeper, Jan 19, 2014
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