sand

[isiah1820]

Switching from graval to black sand today any advice??

 

[Mogurako]

Take the gravel out and put the sand in?!

 

[rocksor]

Rinse the sand a lot, turn off filters before putting sand in, use a plastic measuring cup or pitcher to bring the sand as close to the bottom. Do a 50-75% water change after done.

 

[Mogurako]

Depending on what type of black sand you're using it could be to fine to rinse in a bucket and you'll lose allot of it. Rinsing in the tank would work better. In my experience using the caribsea moon sand you don't need to rinse it to much.

 

[isiah1820]

It's petco brand I think black sand for freshwater and marine. And any ideas on the best way to change it out in an established tank.

 

[Mogurako]

It's petco brand I think black sand for freshwater and marine. And any ideas on the best way to change it out in an established tank.

Take out all the fish, drain, remove decor, scoop out old substrate, put sand in 5 gallon bucket and rinse, add to the tank and fill taking care not to disturb the sand to much. While filling add your decor back in.

 

[isiah1820]

Yea went thru with it one thing I noticed was while rinsing the sand I lost some not a lot in the tub, hard to sift it

 

[Mogurako]

I normally do half a bag at a time, easiest to do with a hose.

 

[isiah1820]

And how to get rid of these bubbles in the sand.

 

[Mogurako]

Either with your hands or just let them dissipate naturally.

 

[jcolon]

Either with your hands or just let them dissipate naturally.

Yep ... I agree ... they'll go way on their own.

 

[AprilMartinez]

Is that a Malawi blue crab in the background?

 

[isiah1820]

No a blue crayfish

 

[AprilMartinez]

Really neat looking...I like it

 

[isiah1820]

Thanks!