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October 16th, 2008, 06:03 PM
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Sand
Alright.
I've finally sat down and figured out how much sand I'm gonna need for my 125.The total comes to 315lbs. Plan on doing Oolite sized sand bed,at 6" deep.And since I can think of the 2docs,marine depot and pet solutions,Y'all post a few more link if y'all dont mind. Help a brotha out. 
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October 16th, 2008, 07:36 PM
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Re: Sand
BAM!
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...26&pcatid=7326 http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...21&pcatid=7321 http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...18&pcatid=7318 http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...4&pcatid=16764
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October 16th, 2008, 09:19 PM
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Re: Sand
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/816/product.web
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...ode=Substrates Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 reef, mostly SPS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 20 years
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October 17th, 2008, 02:30 AM
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Thanks Capt and Dustin.
I'd forgot just how much fun it is to start shopping for this stuff.
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October 17th, 2008, 02:39 AM
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Re: Sand
They didn't have the Ocean Direct oolitic sand when I first set my tank.This is as cheap as the dry stuff.Don't forget the 2doc doesn't charge extra for heavy items.I bought 250lbs for about $15 shipping.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...4&pcatid=16764
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October 17th, 2008, 03:37 AM
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Yote you know Im going with 2Doc's. You suggested them to me now I suggest them to you. Ain't it fun shopping!!!
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October 17th, 2008, 03:44 AM
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Re: Sand
Quote:
 This tank just might end my marrage
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October 17th, 2008, 06:25 PM
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Re: Sand
Yote, i need to purchase sand as well.
What made you decide on this grain size and bed thickness? Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: returning newb
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October 18th, 2008, 04:00 AM
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Re: Sand
the smaller the grain size the less crap that will get trapped in it. many people use the olite sand along with a deep sand bed in the tank or a shallow one in the tank and a deep remote sand bed in their fuge. you want 1 1\2 or more than 5 inches
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October 18th, 2008, 06:02 PM
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Re: Sand
I've been having trouble with my almost DSB of about 4 to 5 inches. You must have good sand stirrers with a DSB and Nassarius snails, blennys, conchs & stars tend to only sift the sand near the surface. I can see detritus building up deeper in my sand bed and I have to deep-stir it myself a little bit every other day.
Heard a nightmare story recently: guy drained tank to get a fish out and then when pumping all water back in, it stirred up the excessive detritus in his sand bed causing an ammonia spike that killed everything in his tank! This is an argument for bristleworms --they deep stir the sand.
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