I've messed up

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Jack Dempsey
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Good night my fellow fish keepers.
I've messed up. My plan were to get geophagus redhead tapajos in my 75G,
But I search 2 fish stores today and couldn't find the sand I need or wanted,so I settle for this one

It's the National Geographic sand from prtsmart
So my friend helped me moved the tank
I wash the sand and place it in the tank. I started the filter. It's currently on
I'm upset with my self
I don't think my geos will be able to pick up the sand and sift through it
Any ideas what I should do
 
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I can't tell how big the grain is in the pics...?

If you want Geos for sure and you think this is too big, just replace it now. It's really a huge PITA to replace substrate in an established tank, so though it will be some work to replace it now, if you want to change it later it will be much harder.
 
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Thanks. I think it may be good
I'm really thinking about changing it tho
That means I have to empty out the tank
 

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Jack Dempsey
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Ok ladies and gentleman. I just came from my lfs and got some fine sand. Maybe too fine lol I like it tho
So my plan was to scoop old sand. Throw it out
Wash my new sand and dump it in my aquarium while the water still in
Good idea or bad idea (draining 75G of water is a lot and my sick isn't the best
Please comment. Asap plez
Thanks
 
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