Sand problem

[Jeepjockey]

Hello all. Got a problem and trying to see if my theory will work. I got really fine argonite from my LFS. I know it’s not wise, but my fault for not verifying the size. But the problem is that even on the lowest flow setting, my gyro is lifting sand up and in circulati in the tank. Athis point, I feel i either need to replace the sand with a heavier sand (which I don’t want to do), or remove the sand and go bare bottom (not desired but first choice over replacing sand). My theory , or question is this, can I purchase a heavier sand to place on top? Depth is only 1.25 - 1.5 inches so I have some room to add more. This will keep costs down rather than replacing As I really don’t want to spend anymore setting the tank up.

will I still kick up the fine argonite when vacuuming sand?

thoughts?

 

[vetteguy53081]

You can mix.
As for gyre movement, you are able to adjust the flow angle on the impellers. I would bring the flow upwards from the sandbed.

 

[Cell]

The heavier sand will eventually settle on the bottom leaving the less dense sand in top. It might take some time, but this is not a long term solution.

 

[Jeepjockey]

You can mix.
As for gyre movement, you are able to adjust the flow angle on the impellers. I would bring the flow upwards from the sandbed.

I’ve got the flow angled as high as it can go. It sucks because it’s barely pulling up sand, but it is so it will never settle without the flow off

 

[Jeepjockey]

The heavier sand will eventually settle on the bottom leaving the less dense sand in top. It might take some time, but this is not a long term solution.

That’s what I was thinking with my vacuuming question. I know I will have to remove but was hoping not. while I was setting up the tank I found out I will be relocating so I don’t want to spend more money on replacing sand just to have to take it out in a year.