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Originally Posted by Phurst  IMO, "live" sand in a bag is a crock. Most of what was live when it was bagged isn't anymore. Worst case, there is decaying matter in there and will indeed kick of a mini cycle. Best case is, the ammonia generated when most of the stuff in the sand died was converted to nitrite and nitrate by whatever bacteria is left, so you either get a dose of nitrate, or sand that is no better than bagged dry sand.
I'd just add plain old "dead" dry sand. Cheaper and safer. |
Thanks. I was actually leaning towards the dead sand route.
Any other opinions?
