Geez KafudaFish why don't you leave your unproductive comments to yourself??
Sk8r - maybe I'm not seeing this clearly - I'm game to watch the progress of the tank since someone like yourself with such experience thinks it will work. I'm definitely an open mind!
How was I being unproductive?
You stated that the OP had made a huge mistake in buying sand from the place and that he or she should throw everything out because of it. You also stated that the water quality was terrible.
You believed that by buying sand in a bag it is somehow safer yet how does one know the "quality" of that sand?
You also stated that most if not all RC'ers would tell the OP to follow the same line of thinking that you have suggested. Yet there are 3 others that have posted in this thread, including a Mod, that did not and yet now even you comment that "you have an open mind".
Could there be an issue? Yes such as a new cycle but how is that any different than opening that bag of sand or going to the LFS down the street and buying some LS or some LR and putting it in.
The OP should check water parameters and deal with them if necessary.
This is an open forum on a private website. I followed all rules: ie I did not personally attack anyone, I did not swear, I did not bring in religion or politics and I did not try and post a link to something I am selling.
I am sorry that you cannot see humor for what it was, just that.