Adding sand

[Reefer_madness78]

my sand bed is about 1in deep and I want to add more sand to 2in deep for future nassarius snails and future goby. Do i need to stir in new sand with the existing sand or can i just put it on top? I planned on adding a section every few days or so. The sand has a little cyano on it also.

 

[Ippyroy]

I would just vacuum the existing sand as much as possible and add the new sand in one shot. How old is your tank?

 

[Reefer_madness78]

I would just vacuum the existing sand as much as possible and add the new sand in one shot. How old is your tank?

3 1/2 months old

 

[DeniseAndy]

Just make sure to really rinse the new sand well. Then I would vacuum old stuff really well and add the new stuff. No need to do gradually unless you want to.

 

[Reefer_madness78]

Thanks for the replies. Guess I need to get a vacuum

 

[DeniseAndy]

You can make one with a 2Litre or 1Litre bottle too. At least they are one of the lesser expensive items we buy.

 

[Reefer_madness78]

You can make one with a 2Litre or 1Litre bottle too. At least they are one of the lesser expensive items we buy.

Well i do like diy. Are there plans somewhere?

 

[DeniseAndy]

Nah. I asked someone earlier about how they liked the home made and it worked well for them. I will make one soon I think too. Gotta get a good bottle.
Just cut bottom off bottle, drill cap to fit the tubing, seal the tubing in somehow. I may use fitting so I can slip in and out. Not sure. I just look for something laying around to use.
Experiment. That way by the time you are done, you could have bought one for even less.

 

[Reefer_madness78]

Nah. I asked someone earlier about how they liked the home made and it worked well for them. I will make one soon I think too. Gotta get a good bottle.
Just cut bottom off bottle, drill cap to fit the tubing, seal the tubing in somehow. I may use fitting so I can slip in and out. Not sure. I just look for something laying around to use.
Experiment. That way by the time you are done, you could have bought one for even less.

Lol yeah that's how it goes.

 

[Ippyroy]

These are so cheap and work great

2" Pro-Clean Gravel Wash

Why does BRS recommend this? Water changes are a top secret to success in the hobby. Having equipment that makes water changes easier is the key to doing the water changes your tank needs on a regular basis. With high quality fittings at a very affordable price the Python water change systems...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[NashobaTek]

Pretty sure I paid $10.00 for this at Petco and it has a siphon starter.

 

[Reefer_madness78]

Pretty sure I paid $10.00 for this at Petco and it has a siphon starter.

When I first seen this, I thought of something else.