Sand

[Cheese Specialist]

Hey,

I am looking to convert my 2 non-sand tanks to sand. I want the sand to be about 3" deep (to cover mini plant pots).

How much would I need (in kg) for these tanks:

4ft (48") x 1.5ft (18") and 2.5ft (32") x 1ft (12")

The bags are 15kg for £2.49

Thanks babyfish for the info btw!! The place is here Sand Link

 

[babyfish]

Hi cheese specialist, when I did my 60in by 20 in tank it took 4 of those bags to give me a layer of about 1 inch all over, I 'm getting another 3 bags to do my 48in by 15in tank, might make the sand a bit deeper this time,hth

 

[nightlife20]

i dont know it in weight... but i used two (knee high im 5"5) bags of sand... only ended up usein 1 an 3/4's tho... got a nice layer goin on

 

[Cheese Specialist]

i dont know it in weight... but i used two (knee high im 5"5) bags of sand... only ended up usein 1 an 3/4's tho... got a nice layer goin on

Ooooh I thought your tank looked quite deep. Maybe I only need to have 2" then.

I am not sure how much to get. I suppose if I don't have enough I can just not do the smaller tank right away and then I will have a beter idea.

 

[ladynaoko]

I used about 2/3 of a 25kg bag to do my 3ft tank if that helps

 

[Patrick333]

could i change from gravel to sand in my tank or will it screw up something

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

http/www.reefcentral.com/calc/SandBed.php

Meant for saltwater tanks, but I'd assume its basically the same thing.

 

[Cheese Specialist]

http/www.reefcentral.com/calc/SandBed.php

Meant for saltwater tanks, but I'd assume its basically the same thing.

That link did not work

Patrick, I think it'll be ok. Well obviously I do or I wouldn't be doing it!!

 

[mutation]

Is it ok to use this argos stuff then

If so I'll be going to get some myself the weekend

 

[Cheese Specialist]

Is it ok to use this argos stuff then

If so I'll be going to get some myself the weekend

Yup! Lots of people use play-pit sand, just be sure to wash it thoroughly (sp?!) before using it.



Oh and will you let me know how much you used in what size tank etc?

 

[mutation]

will do

im going to pick mine up saturday ......

i'm going half gravel/half sand and planning to build up a sandbank of one side of my tank