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jjlove
04/22/2008, 04:49 PM
okay guys, Im starting to fine tune my list of purchases for my new nano tank. Its my first nano. So, should I go with live sand or not? any brands recommended? I currently am in the process of setting up my tank and have nothing in there. its the JBJ 24 gal. nano.....as always, thanks!!

Imanz0
04/22/2008, 04:52 PM
It helps with nitrates, and is a home to different types of snails that do a great job of taking algae out.

bertoni
04/22/2008, 05:44 PM
The standard bagged live sand is useless, in my opinion. It has at most some microbes in it, and the microbes will come for free. I don't know of a mail-order source for good-quality live sand, which will be expensive and come in small quantities. The Wonder Mud from ipsf.com was fine for a while, but it's not cheap and I haven't bought any in a bit now.