I have changed out all my crushed coral for a 2" sand bed, and I need to know some things. First, how long until I can re-introduce my Live Rock. The majority of the sand storm is over, but the water is still cloudy. My problem is that I can not operate my sump until I raise the water level. I am currently running my canister to clear things up. Also, what is the best sand size to use?
Sand bed questions
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serpentman
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Are there corals in there. If not, I would put the rock back in. The sand will take a while to settle. Once it does you might have to blow the rocks off. However, it shouldn't hurt anything.
serpentman
part time superhero
I would toss it back in. The cloudy water won't hurt the rock.
wiscsaltwater
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did you leave any lin when you changed substrate, im considering the same thing and wondering how to go about it, with a fish only tank and a few featherdusters/shrimp, will the cloudiness hurt any of them?
wiscsaltwater
New member
lin means livestock, sorry
I took everything out; Live Rock first and then hermits and shrimp. They are all alive in a Rubbermaid Tote, with a small heater.
I used a small paint bucket, which I drilled drain holes in, and a plastic putty knife. I got most out with the bucket alone, and then used the knife to pile up the rest (for bucket removal).
I hooked my canister filter back up, to get rid of the storm. I cleaned it up real good and added new carbon and a silicate removing media.
I used a small paint bucket, which I drilled drain holes in, and a plastic putty knife. I got most out with the bucket alone, and then used the knife to pile up the rest (for bucket removal).
I hooked my canister filter back up, to get rid of the storm. I cleaned it up real good and added new carbon and a silicate removing media.
