Dry start

[Dmw]

Yea, how do you times it

 

[Dmw]

How do you rinse and how often

 

[jetajockey]

There are a lot of posts on it, but you basically rinse the sand out for a few minutes before adding it to the tank. I put it in a 5g bucket and stick a water hose in there and run it/stir it till it comes clear.

 

[Dmw]

O ok, how thick should it be

 

[jetajockey]

It's up to you, I usually go for at least 2-3"

 

[Dmw]

And most plants will grow just fine in that

 

[Dmw]

How do mosses like fissiden do on sand

 

[Coursair]

How do mosses like fissiden do on sand

They free float. Mine doesn't seem to root in sand.
Mine does best on wood. You can also grow it on stainless steel mesh. YMMV.

MyvShrimp love to groom the Mosses.

 

[Dmw]

So I need the mesh everywhere I plan to grow moss, what about other plants like micro swords or dwarf hair grass?

 

[Dmw]

What's a good sand? Heard about pool filter sand don't know much about it though

 

[MABJ]

What's a good sand? Heard about pool filter sand don't know much about it though

Any sand works. A lot of people like Tahitian moon sand as a cap over black sand. Very pretty.

 

[Dmw]

Ok, I'm just worried with sand I won't be able to get the carpet I want

 

[Coursair]

Some pointers

http://www.shrimpnow.com/content.php/245-Starting-a-Planted-Tank-Using-Dry-Start-Method

http://www.barrreport.com/showthread.php/3594-The-Dry-Start-Up-Method-for-Planted-Aquariums

Sand with Osmocote should work if you don't want to use soil.

 

[Dmw]

I plan on using soil with a sand cap