4127john
Aquarium Advice Freak
I have shallow sandbed for my 20 gallon tank that has an 20 pounds of sand. Would it be okay if I added an extra 20 pounds of sand to create a deep sandbed.
You could always try putting them in a 5 gallon bucket, fill it with the water in your tank, put the heater in it and then add the sand. Wait until it settles some or completely then add the water back again.
If you try that, make sure to put the bag of sand all the way to the bottom of the tank and slowly let it pour out, it will limit the cloudiness.QUOTE]
This is another method I have heard works, but have not used it...
I remember the my tank cloudiness lasted for three days
Mine only lasted for two hours. I had the Fluval 206 filter and when I turned it on, it cleared it right up after I had poured it. I have 60 pounds in a 29 gallon tank all live sand.
If you have a piece of PVC pipe, you can put it into the sand. Gently pour sand in and over a period of time you can add large amounts.
4127john said:PVC pump?