Ira Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Ugh, this is a lot of work. I've cleaned all the sand out of my sump and some of the sand out of the main tank. Next water change I'll try and suck out the rest of the sand. My tank's been looking pretty crap for over a year, decided it's time to do something drastic. My sump looks so nice and clleeeeeaaaan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 I most have sucked sand out of mine 4-5 times now and still have some under rocks etc. I have been amazed how much crap ends up on the bottom that used to end up in the sand. But I would still have sand if could, once my tank matures I might add it back in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KP Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 I'm kindof doing the same thing. I'm going BB until there is no algae growth ie no excess nutrients. Once the rock has matured and nutrients are being processed properly, there should be no long term build up in the sand bed. I think the hardest part is having enough flow to keep detritis in suspension and not having a sand storm :evil: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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