Live Sand?

dbbga · 03/07/2003, 11:41 AM

I have a 55 gal Octo tank with a very small Bimac. I have about two 1/2 inches of CC substrate. Can i place live sand over CC or do i need to remove the CC?

noni · 03/08/2003, 07:51 PM

I prefer sand over CC.

cephalopoder · 03/09/2003, 12:03 PM

The larger diameter grain of crushed coral will in the long run make a breeding ground for bristleworms. With a finer grain of sand there is less chance of left over bits of food falling between the grains. A few inches ontop may be ok, but in the long run... it may not be the best option for your tank.

dbbga · 03/09/2003, 01:41 PM

ok should i keep the CC or remove it and put in live sand? I already have an outbreak of bristle worms, and thought adding the sand would kill them.

ginntonic74 · 03/10/2003, 12:57 PM

Imo i would remove the cc and replace it with ls. It wont help your population of worms but it will help with your nitrates in the long run.

noni · 03/10/2003, 07:46 PM

I agree with the LS but try to make it a 3 to 4 inch DSB for better results.

03/07/2003, 11:41 AM	#1
dbbga Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 42	Live Sand? I have a 55 gal Octo tank with a very small Bimac. I have about two 1/2 inches of CC substrate. Can i place live sand over CC or do i need to remove the CC?

03/09/2003, 12:03 PM	#3
cephalopoder Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NH Posts: 898	The larger diameter grain of crushed coral will in the long run make a breeding ground for bristleworms. With a finer grain of sand there is less chance of left over bits of food falling between the grains. A few inches ontop may be ok, but in the long run... it may not be the best option for your tank. __________________ Master the food chain and you can rear anything.

03/10/2003, 12:57 PM	#5
ginntonic74 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Jersey (Yes our governor is gay not that there is anything wrong with that) Posts: 1,055	Imo i would remove the cc and replace it with ls. It wont help your population of worms but it will help with your nitrates in the long run. __________________ You need only two tools in life: WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, use the tape. Current Tank Info: 3 gal eclipse, 2 lbs le, blue damsel

03/08/2003, 07:51 PM	#2
noni Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Nevada Posts: 108	I prefer sand over CC.

03/09/2003, 01:41 PM	#4
dbbga Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 42	ok should i keep the CC or remove it and put in live sand? I already have an outbreak of bristle worms, and thought adding the sand would kill them.

03/10/2003, 07:46 PM	#6
noni Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Nevada Posts: 108	I agree with the LS but try to make it a 3 to 4 inch DSB for better results.