I just received my 40lbs of nature's ocean live sand from Dr Foster and Smith. When I opened the box I noticed that the sand and water in it were frozen. Prior to receiving I was able to use the tracking number and saw that it got delayed due to crazy conditions. I live in Alabama and not that bad here. I'm worried that any bacteria could die off or any other problems. Should I still be good?
Live Sand Frozen
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Reef Fever
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no good if its frozen, this is the second LA story ive ready with frozen things today
Called Dr f and s and they b said that it's no problem. Then called my LFS and he said it does kill some but u should be good. So I'm gonna just use it and then rest it regularly and add some bacteria to boost if it's needed.
I would not use it.
JMSKI333
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Honestly, from what I understand (some may disaggre), that the live sand isn't really live sand. It's just wet sand.
I mean how do you know that sand didn't freeze on it's way to Fosters or maybe it was on the truck on a 100 degree day. Changes are, there isn't much life in there anyways.
That's my .02. I bought live sand for my first tank, but I wouldn't buy it again.
I mean how do you know that sand didn't freeze on it's way to Fosters or maybe it was on the truck on a 100 degree day. Changes are, there isn't much life in there anyways.
That's my .02. I bought live sand for my first tank, but I wouldn't buy it again.
