Changing substrate

[acid_burn]

Anyone ever go from CC to DSB?

I went with a DSB in my 75gal and CC in my 65gal. My 65 is the more established tank that I am slowly putting corals in. I like the look of the DSB better, how tough would it be to switch substrates?

I've got a very good pod population going for my mandarin, how bad would that take a hit?

Would there be another cycle? I was thinking 90lbs of Caribsea oolite and 30lbs of Caribsea LS in a bag.

Thanks,
Rich

 

[Anemoneman]

The common thought is to do it 1/2 or so at a time to try and preserve as many critter as possible. I would siphon out 1/3 to 1/2 and replace it with sand. Wate a couple weeks and do it again. After all the sand is in add 1/2" at a time until it is at the desired level.
Do a search of the forum. There are lots of threads dealing with this.

 

[ClamKnuckle]

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/showquestion.php?faq=2&fldAuto=27

Thats also a good article

HTH

 

[acid_burn]

Thanks guys, thats a good article ClamKnuckle.

I guess I need to exercise my search button a little more!

Thanks,
Rich

 

[ClamKnuckle]

Hey don't feel bad...I search for stuff I know i read on here and can't find it all the time