how much live sand

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  1. telamont

    telamont Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    in an 11" by 12" space how much live sand is needed in bags from the store to get 6" in height? thank you.
     
    telamont, Jul 24, 2012
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  2. PawPawBlenny

    PawPawBlenny Astrea Snail

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    You would need about 1/2 cubic foot, since each company uses different sized bags, it's hard to say how many. If the cu. ft. is not listed on the bag, the people at the lfs should be able to help you.
     
    PawPawBlenny, Jul 24, 2012
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  3. telamont

    telamont Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Thank you!!
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I wouldn't use live sand, you are paying for water. Buy dry sand and then add a cup or two of sand from your display tank to start your biological filtration.
     
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  5. telamont

    telamont Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    That's what I'm talking about 2in10 ur a king thanks
     
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  6. PawPawBlenny

    PawPawBlenny Astrea Snail

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    I just checked with CaribSea and they said that a 40lb bag of their "Original Size" sand in about 1/2 Cubic Foot.
     
    PawPawBlenny, Jul 27, 2012
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