Adding sand to aquarium

[ajwalker261985]

As iv been syphoning my sand bed my substrate level is lower,can I add new coral sand into the aquarium now that it's established or will it cause spikes?

 

[StevenBell]

If you are going to add any new substrate you would be better off using live sand as apposed to dry.It would cause a spike and adding live may still cause a small one

 

[ajwalker261985]

Hmm I don't need to add that much and already have coral sand will the spike really be that big?

 

[Connie]

+1
Add it slowly. I added 2 cups a day to my 180g until I had added the whole bag with no ill effects.
{QUOTE=StevenBell;1535096]If you are going to add any new substrate you would be better off using live sand as apposed to dry.It would cause a spike and adding live may still cause a small one[/QUOTE]

 

[StevenBell]

Whats the size of the tank?

 

[ajwalker261985]

It's only 125 litres,I only have to add a couple if cups so u think I'll had it cup at a time slowly and that should do it.thanks guys.

 

[Connie]

If you are adding live sand, 1/2 cup per day should be fine. I wouldn't add it if it isn't live.

 

[ajwalker261985]

Ok I won't risk it.thanks guys

 

[Connie]

You're welcome :smile: