Substrate

[Tetley]

Hi All,

Well, my wallet needs a bashing.

Set up my 4x2x2, its up to temp & salinty is holding steady.

(Need to mount my halides)

So, my thoughts were this weekend to purchase some sand - both for the main display & sump.

Might also get some live rock (I assume ok to put in tank without lighting for the time being?)

Thinking about having 1inch in tank, & about 1.5inch in sump.

So, recomendations (I really like the tanks I have seen which show a almost white sand).

It seems to be taking forever to get this tank up & running - but as my good friend & adviser say's - (Eric), take your time (will have to listen to him a bit more - knows his stuff).

ATB

Ian

[swish_fish]

Hi mate,

The best sand white sand I have found is Seachem maridean (http://www.swishsand.co.uk/index.asp?function=DISPLAYPRODUCT&productid=48) really good stuff, however a little pricey than most. The other good pale sand is Aragamax Sugar Sized Sand 30lb bag (0.1 to 1mm) (http://www.swishsand.co.uk/index.asp?function=DISPLAYPRODUCT&productid=4).

For your sized tank you will need 60lbs of sand for a 1 inch bed. So if you opt for the maridean you'll need 3 bags and if you opt for the aragamax you'll need two. Of course I do have other choices which you'll see when you get on the site so the decissions yours.

As for the sump I would need your dimensions before I can calculate the amount of sand needed.

Regards

Ps I would opt maridean in the tank aragamax in the sump but thats just me.

[Tetley]

Hi mate,

The best sand white sand I have found is Seachem maridean (http://www.swishsand.co.uk/index.asp?function=DISPLAYPRODUCT&productid=48) really good stuff, however a little pricey than most. The other good pale sand is Aragamax Sugar Sized Sand 30lb bag (0.1 to 1mm) (http://www.swishsand.co.uk/index.asp?function=DISPLAYPRODUCT&productid=4).

For your sized tank you will need 60lbs of sand for a 1 inch bed. So if you opt for the maridean you'll need 3 bags and if you opt for the aragamax you'll need two. Of course I do have other choices which you'll see when you get on the site so the decissions yours.

As for the sump I would need your dimensions before I can calculate the amount of sand needed.

Regards

Ps I would opt maridean in the tank aragamax in the sump but thats just me.

Thank you for that 'Swish' - nice site -

ATB

Ian

[Kev]

Oh for some sand, I went bare bottom, mind you, it no longer bare but covered in Coraline alge. Its always spotless though.

Kev

[Tetley]

Oh for some sand, I went bare bottom, mind you, it no longer bare but covered in Coraline alge. Its always spotless though.

Kev

Hi Kev,

Not far from me (HGTE), saw pic of your tank - very impressive.

My current tank is 40 gallon (80-40-50 (cm).

I am just in process (if I can find a electrician & joiner) of setting up my 4x2x2 (had a lot of help from Eric (Tangman).

If I am ever over your way, I would love to see your tank - always nice to get inspiration form those in the know.

ATB

Ian

[Kev]

Hi Ian

No problem.

Kev

[liquidlogic]

i brought sugar size sand and some live sand that looks the sand. ill get a pic up 2moro for u ;)

[Pinkfish]

I have just set up my first tank, 3 weeks now,
For Substrate im using Playpit sant - VERY CHEAP at 3 quid for 15kg , and I also have 25kg of crushed coral mixed sizes

Looks OK