How many pounds of sand?

Discussion in 'Sand' started by gabbyr189, Apr 28, 2012.

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  1. gabbyr189

    gabbyr189 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    We got aragamax sand (sugar sized) as well. Is this the easiest way to rinse it? I've heard of people funneling it into the tank through a PVC tube. This seems like it would be awfully difficult if the sand was wet.. I don't know how I would dry it, maybe pointing a fan at it? Any insight?
     
    gabbyr189, May 9, 2012
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  2. Telgar

    Telgar Snowflake Eel

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    I dont bother to rinse it, the dust will settle in a day or 2 and is beneficial to building the bacterial load in the sand.
     
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  3. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Your title reminds me of when I was dating this really hot blonde in Tucson Az. around 1985, and when she'd get mad at me, she'd tell me to

    'Pound Sand Todd'
     
    Todd_Sails, May 9, 2012
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  4. ihigh

    ihigh Astrea Snail

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    most people I know go with 1lb per gallon, but I personally like a .8lbs/gallon ratio. It all depends on how thick you want the sand bed. I personally don't like it too thick
     
    ihigh, May 11, 2012
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