Dead Sand+Live Sand= Alot of Live Sand?

Discussion in 'Sand' started by texanjordan, Sep 30, 2009.

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  1. texanjordan

    texanjordan Peppermint Shrimp

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    Hi, I am thinking about getting the non sillicate playground sand from Home Depot and was wondering if anyone has used this. Also i read that if you have about 100 pounds of this and than throw 20-40 pounds of live sand on top, it will colonize the dead sand? Anyone with any ideas or experience here?
     
    texanjordan, Sep 30, 2009
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Lots of people do this. It works fine.
     
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  3. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    Are you absolutely certain there are no silicates int hat play sand? Have you done the vinegar test on it?


    Otherwise, yes, you can seed dead sand with live sand from an existing tank.

    I just did that myself last week.
     
    horkn, Oct 2, 2009
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  4. UltimateWarrior

    UltimateWarrior Spaghetti Worm

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    Care to elaborate on the vinegar test? Or at least link to it?
     
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  5. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    From my other post about sand

    Vinegar
     
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