Want to change out crushed coral for live sand

Discussion in 'Sand' started by CBSurfrider, Jul 23, 2013.

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  1. Flaring Afro

    Flaring Afro Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I'd cycle the sand first by putting it into a rubbermaid bin with a powerhead and ghost feeding it like you would starting a tank. Then once that's done, make the switch. The substrate has a huge amount of the beneficial bacteria and you don't want to lose all of that at once.