Starting tank with live or dry sand?

[Zeal]

As the title states...

would it be better to start a brand new tank with live or dry sand??

my rock is all dry macro rock but I’m putting a marine pure block that has been marinating in the sump for 2 years as well as some live rock from someone’s tank...

 

[Jekyl]

As the title states...

would it be better to start a brand new tank with live or dry sand??

my rock is all dry macro rock but I’m putting a marine pure block that has been marinating in the sump for 2 years as well as some live rock from someone’s tank...

Sand doesn't matter as much as the rock does. If you want the full live sand effect get some from KP or gulfliverock

 

[Bo.]

Sand doesn't matter as much as the rock does. If you want the full live sand effect get some from KP or gulfliverock

 

[RSnodgrass]

Just add a cup from someone else, will be good to go in no time if not in a hurry.

 

[Zeal]

Just add a cup from someone else, will be good to go in no time if not in a hurry.

Alright. Time to find dry sand

 

[Bo.]

Alright. Time to find dry sand

PetSmart has 40lb bags of caribsea special grade for $23 right now

 

[Zeal]

PetSmart has 40lb bags of caribsea special grade for $23 right now

Is that sand ok for fish Burrowing??

 

[Bo.]

It's the perfect mix for burrowing fish without getting blown everywhere