setting tank back up

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  1. hitman35

    hitman35 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    quick question kind of a newb question but should i let new water and sand settle before turning on PH's
     
    hitman35, Dec 12, 2009
    hitman35, Dec 12, 2009
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    I never have done

    never used live sand only dry sand, so I tend to add water/ salt mix to main tank when setting up then add power heads to mix
    I leave the tank 3/4 full at this stage (I like to make sure there are no leaks or issues with the equipment so run just salt water for 1st week)
    following weekend its time for setting up

    I switch power heads off long enough to add rock and then sand but they go back on again as soon as I have finished the scaping


    Steve
     
    steve wright, Dec 12, 2009
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  3. blumoon reefers

    blumoon reefers Millepora

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    +1 with Steve. I have always kept the power heads on. I think it actually helps clear things up quicker by keeping stuff moving.
     
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  4. hitman35

    hitman35 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    got it thanks guys appreciate the quick response
     
    hitman35, Dec 12, 2009
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