Debating on Changing out my Sand Bed

[twf0369]

I wanted to get some thoughts or opinions on changing out a sandbed. I currently have the Marco Sugar Fine sand and honestly can't take the look of sand suspended or constantly floating around my water column. It covers my LR and corals and, well it's just a PITA.:angryfire:

Has anyone had any luck on either replacing their sand and switching to a heavier sand or trying to cover up the sugar sand with some heavier sand?

Thanks in Advance!

 

[reefer1979]

I wanted to get some thoughts or opinions on changing out a sandbed. I currently have the Marco Sugar Fine sand and honestly can't take the look of sand suspended or constantly floating around my water column. It covers my LR and corals and, well it's just a PITA.:angryfire:

Has anyone had any luck on either replacing their sand and switching to a heavier sand or trying to cover up the sugar sand with some heavier sand?

Thanks in Advance!

People have been able to change out sand beds with minimal issues. Take it SLOW, replace a 1/5 at a time to be safe and take your time between sessions.
Turn your pumps off and I personally would use live sand to your desired grain thickness. Use a cup or something to lower the sand down to the bottom of the tank in order to not cloud the tank.

 

[grcforce327]

You may want to try something in the 1mm-2mm size. I'm using CaribSea's Arag-Alive Special Grade Reef Sand.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=7326

 

[Northside Reef]

How long have you had the sand in your system TW?

 

[twf0369]

I've had my sand in there for a little over 7 months

 

[Bruno3047]

Do you have any bio-media in your trickle filter?