Sand

[i luv cat fish]

just got a new tank

do i put sand in than water
do i put water in than sand
how do i add sand

 

[linda1503]

Clean your sand, then put it in and add your water gently.

 

[monkeyman]

Yip, sand first, then water

 

[i luv cat fish]

Clean your sand, then put it in and add your water gently.

Yip, sand first, then water

ok thank you

 

[RedShark]

Try placing a plate at the bottom of the aquarium on the sand and pour the water onto the plate. That seems to be the best way to add water gently.

 

[lankey89]

I dunno, ive put sand in both my new and previous tanks. ive always put it in after the water. gets all the air pockets and any rubbish thats been missed out of the sand when it falls to bottom. the rubbish can then be filtered out. personal preferance i guess.

 

[i luv cat fish]

can i use play sand

 

[lankey89]

yes definately. i bought my sand from argos. £2.49 per 15kg. comes up a great clean white-ish colour, not a yucky yellow like others can.

 

[Wanda hornsey]

so how do you add yours then lankey??? just fill with water then tip sand in.....how long does it take to clear and settle

 

[Dorkhedeos]

well, it takes a day for it to settle, but it takes about a month to two months for all the dust to be gone.

 

[CBTF]

I put my sand in with water in the tank. Took only an hour to settle..