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Old 01-20-2008, 05:56 PM
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Ok, so I am starting my tank over. I have been told that buying Live Sand is really just a waste of money..that I should just buy the Aragonite sand and the LR will seed it. I would like to know your opinions on that.

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Old 01-20-2008, 06:35 PM
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IMHO use a mix - regular sand and live sand. I used a 3:1 mix. I think it kick started my system.
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Old 01-20-2008, 08:11 PM
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Do you mean a 3-1 as in regular sand 3 and live 1?? I was thinking a mix would be best myself...but if I can save a few bucks to put toward other stuff I am needing hey...I figured it was at least worth asking about.
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Non live sand will eventually become live with bacteria.
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Old 01-21-2008, 12:35 AM
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Non live sand will eventually become live with bacteria.
See, that is the way I understand it...I'm not sure I want to spend the extra if I really do not need to.
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Old 01-21-2008, 02:42 AM
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Does anyone know about this site??

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They have some great prices and shipping isn't bad either. I was looking at several different types and thinking something like 15lbs base and 25-30lbs "premium"? Would that sound ok??
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Lady G,
You can buy non live sand, and purchase some GARG grunge to seed it. This is some pretty neat stuff, and also cheap.
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Do you mean a 3-1 as in regular sand 3 and live 1?? I was thinking a mix would be best myself...but if I can save a few bucks to put toward other stuff I am needing hey...I figured it was at least worth asking about.
Yes 3 parts regular sand to 1 part live sand. It just worked out that way for my tank (90 gal).
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I just get live sand to start with because it comes loaded with bacteria and all little microgoodies...so you don't have to wait for it to be seeded and have a good biological filter to start with, and it's not even that expensive.
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