Ok, I'm changing my little 75g from gravel to sand. I bought pool filter sand. I've already removed all the gravel. Now what is the best method for putting in the sand. Do I drain the tank, add sand and refill. Can I add the sand to a filled tank? If so, how?? What is the best way to add sand?? Just need some pointers from some of you guys that have experience with this. I just want to do this right. Thanks!
Need help with changing to substrate (sand)
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I have been searching for a while for what kind of substrate to use for a sand look but negatives to almost everything I've read. for some reason I compltely missed pool filter sand .. read up on it and everything seems to be perfect about it so I plan to pick some up now. Can I ask where you bought it and where else it is available?
chefrific;3123400; said:
bump because i now allso want to know the answer to this question. Also, thanks. I am trying to find a pool supply place anywhere close to me. gonna check out a few home building places etc while i'm at it.
Acura_RSX;3124257; said:
I recently did mine. I rinsed really well in a 5 gal bucket and stirred slowly, removing the brownish water until it was almost clear. maybe rinsed for 5 min. then I drained off as much water as I could from the bucket and got a small bowl to scoop the wet sand up in. I gently added the sand to the tank by submersing the bowl of sand to the bottom and gently poured it around. easy
never had to empty any water from my tankmy fronts playing in sand http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242556
Acura_RSX;3124257; said:
Not quite sure, but it seems this would do the trick if you can't find any locally.
http://secure.poolcenter.com/prodinfo.asp?number=SAND50
But the shipping is atrocious.
I found this too...but I'm not sure about it either:
http://www.lesliespool.com/browse/H...nd-25-lbs/D/30100/P/1:100:6000:600030/I/14702
But it says shipping is only $8 for me.
SpeshulEd;3124542; said:
haha first one is $325 to ship to me .. and second is a bit more expensive then the others i have seen
Yeah, now I see you're in Canada...I'm an idiot. Sorry about that. Good luck.
In Arizona there's a pool store on every block. My next tank will have sand for sure, right now I'm far too lazy to switch it out.
In Arizona there's a pool store on every block. My next tank will have sand for sure, right now I'm far too lazy to switch it out.
i just scooped it in after i rinsed it. i used a dustpan. water was poop soup for a few hours but it cleared up quickly.
SpeshulEd;3125147; said:
yah I'm sure there is down there with the heat. Most provinces are like that up here too .. but Atlantic canada where I'm from is different .. not warm enough etc for many people to have inground pools ..