Sand Bed Change

Discussion in 'Sand' started by Baraspatch, Jan 28, 2013.

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  1. Baraspatch

    Baraspatch Astrea Snail

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    How often should you change your sand bed and when you change it, do you change all of it or a specific portion?
     
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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    You don't change your sandbed, you maintain it to keep it clean and healthy. A neglected sandbed can nuke your tank if disturbed.
     
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  3. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    never! Just get some nassarius snails (how big is your tank) to keep your sandbed stirred up. If you disturb an established sandbed, it will nuke the tank and release a gas that will kill everything
     
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  4. Baraspatch

    Baraspatch Astrea Snail

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    Thanks for the replies, they are really helpful. :) The tank is 140 gallons.
     
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