Started new tank removing sand

[Blu-J]

Hello!

I just started cycling my tank 1.5 days ago and I realized I put too much sand in, there is 2 inches all around but am now reading 1 inch is much better.

Can i just scoop some out and let the water drain through a strainer since im not so far along with the cycle?

I used turbo start 900

 

[Cell]

2" is perfectly fine.

 

[dthom]

Yeah 2” of sand is fine. If you really want to remove some sand then doing it like you described will be fine.

 

[sde1500]

There should be no problem removing some of the sand if you don't like the aesthetics. Won’t hurt the cycle.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

All my tanks have 2"-3"..... 1" is too little IMO

 

[Dburr1014]

It's all personal choices as you can see.
^^^^^
Do as you see fit OP.

 

[Cell]

Nobody should be telling you 1" is better than 2" or 3". That's just false. It depends on your needs. 1" is pretty much the minimum you could go without getting bare spots from critters or flow.

 

[Blu-J]

Ok I’m going to stick with what I got. I really appreciate all your help!!