Jun 14, 2012 #1 N Nonfamous Reefing newb Going to set my sump with a fuge. I need to add some sand. If I use dry sand, will I cause a cycle? OR......Should I carefully remove top sand from the tank are relocate it adding sand back slowly instead?
Going to set my sump with a fuge. I need to add some sand. If I use dry sand, will I cause a cycle? OR......Should I carefully remove top sand from the tank are relocate it adding sand back slowly instead?
Jun 14, 2012 #2 bjohanson1234 ......... Adding sand to a fuge should not cause a cycle. You aren't increasing the bio load or disrupting the current bacteria population.
Adding sand to a fuge should not cause a cycle. You aren't increasing the bio load or disrupting the current bacteria population.
Jun 14, 2012 #3 Bifferwine I am a girl I would use the dry sand. Like Beej said, it won't disrupt anything.