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Old 19-11-2005, 02:56 PM   #1
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What type of sand is suitable for a new tank? Fine sand?
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Old 19-11-2005, 04:52 PM   #2
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It does not matter , u can use any grade of sand to ur like.
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Old 19-11-2005, 10:14 PM   #3
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To me, I would prefer grade 0 sand, it looks nicer to me.
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Old 20-11-2005, 12:35 AM   #4
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If your asking for type of sand as well, crushed coral sand would be fine. Grade1 or 2 would be suitable choice.

If your pocket is deep, you can opt for live aragonite sand as well since the setup is new and live sand could benefit the setup.
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Old 20-11-2005, 01:11 AM   #5
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Best if you can livesand from the beach... it contains the necessary bacteria... shorten the cycling time too. Or can be bought at LFS a bit costly though.
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Old 20-11-2005, 11:44 AM   #6
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IMO, just one pack of live sand will be enough, the others you can purchase normal grade sand.
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Old 20-11-2005, 05:52 PM   #7
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What type of sand is suitable for a new tank? Fine sand?
ya when I started the LFS(chinatown) recommend to use under gravel filter, so they ask to buy was a bit "bigger" ones. When second tank was finer but still I think is too "big" for the sand swifter fish lik e Yellow head and Diamond. These fish "eats" the sand & seems like filter the food then the  sand comes  out from the gills.
I guess to successfully keep these fish Inee d to have the finest type grade of sand
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Old 20-11-2005, 07:33 PM   #8
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Best if you can livesand from the beach... it contains the necessary bacteria... shorten the cycling time too. Or can be bought at LFS a bit costly though.
Those live sand is good but cost $40+ per pack.
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