question about adding sand and live rock.

gerry45 · 01-10-2006, 08:44 PM

I have a 75 gallon with 40 lbs reef bones,a bit under 1 inch sand bed and 20 lbs live rock

I would like to add another 20 lbs or so of live rock and an inch or so of live sand. problem is I have a few fish already and some have made themselves at home in the rock.

will adding this stuff cause chemical level problems or stress the fish that live in the rock?

showfish · 01-10-2006, 10:55 PM

I would cure the rock first, in a seperate container, and then add a small amount at a time. Are you going for a DSB? If not why add more sand?

gerry45 · 01-10-2006, 11:47 PM

not sure about dsb. what are the main differences?

Steven Pro · 01-11-2006, 07:17 PM

Generally with sand beds, there are two schools of thought: < 1" or 4-6".

01-10-2006, 08:44 PM	#1
gerry45 Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: canada Posts: 15	question about adding sand and live rock. I have a 75 gallon with 40 lbs reef bones,a bit under 1 inch sand bed and 20 lbs live rock I would like to add another 20 lbs or so of live rock and an inch or so of live sand. problem is I have a few fish already and some have made themselves at home in the rock. will adding this stuff cause chemical level problems or stress the fish that live in the rock?

01-10-2006, 10:55 PM	#2
showfish Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 186	I would cure the rock first, in a seperate container, and then add a small amount at a time. Are you going for a DSB? If not why add more sand? __________________ Learning is a lifelong process

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01-10-2006, 11:47 PM	#3
gerry45 Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: canada Posts: 15	not sure about dsb. what are the main differences?

01-11-2006, 07:17 PM	#4
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	Generally with sand beds, there are two schools of thought: < 1" or 4-6".

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