Sand on the Rocks

[JMorris271]

I have just put sand into my 120 and am not sure if it is enough to host the watchman gobie. Do you think I have enough nooks and caves for mycritters to hide or roam around in. Suggestions please.
Sorry for that reflection. I couldn't loose it.

 

[yellowRubi]

I think its more than enough sand for a watchman gobie

 

[m0nkie]

you have literally the longest build! lol.. I remember you started building the tank last year!

there's plenty of sand for watchman goby.

 

[Sk8r]

He will fling it about ---I think mine just dug a hole 3" deep by 6" wide. I don't know what's going on with them, but somebody's excavating like mad.

 

[JMorris271]

you have literally the longest build! lol.. I remember you started building the tank last year!

there's plenty of sand for watchman goby.

1 yr. 8 months ago.


Yep, there's been several bumps of the tracks. We've hit the last one,I hope.
All of the warranties have expired on my equipment and it hasn't been taken out of the box yet.

 

[stingeragent]

You can always add more sand later if needed, although what you have looks fine. Get it going. I can't imagine the patience you have, with a tank sitting empty for 20 months.

 

[JMorris271]

I decided that I want to add some sad depth to my tank. I can see to many spots where the sand is low in my tank. The only sand I can find around here in my area is dry agaronite sand in a 30 lb bag, This sand is a finer grade than what I already have which isCaribSea live sand medium coarse grade. It looks and smells delightful. Very beachy.
OK the question. Would it be better to put the finer sand under the coarser sand or just spread it on the top ? Or does it really matter?
Thanks

 

[seamonster124]

Petsmart sells dry aragonite for some pretty low prices. deeper the better IYAM (sand)

 

[JMorris271]

Yep. I just bought 30 lbs of it. Should it go on top of the course sand or below it?

 

[JMorris271]

After my major goof putting 20lbs of unwashed sand into the tank didn't look so hot



After 3 days of settling it was better but still not clear so I turned on a power head and that seems to have done the trick. I am assuming the floating sand found refuge in the rock here and there.. at least it has improved some.

 

[Saltwaterw]

I washed and washed and washed my fine Aragonite oolite sand in small batches and still has some cloudy water when I put the water in carefully..

 

[Tgreen182]

I've found that the very fine felt pads cleared my water fast. Had to replace it every few hours because it clogs so fast but it did the trick.

 

[JMorris271]

I've found that the very fine felt pads cleared my water fast. Had to replace it every few hours because it clogs so fast but it did the trick.

I used this but was having a hard time getting it to pass across the tank

because of the rock.

 

[m0nkie]

it will go away in a few days..