I agree with the partial syphon method since it won't trigger a cycle. Every water change just syphon sand along with the water. It won't disturb the sand left, won't kick off a cycle and it won't cloud the tank.
What will you do with the sand once it's out?
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So, on the same topic, what is the best way to make a move to a new apartment with a fully established tank? Place corals in a holding bucket for a few days while the sand and tank are setup and are giving time to settle down? Would even a few days be enough time for the sand to cycle through on its own even in the case of a very established bed of sand?
It's a fowlr tank. No coral, Running about two months. Want to remove in order to keep my huma huma that is constantly creating a sand storm. Sand is marco very fine. Thought i would be able to put in something course just to cover the bottom one day. don't really like the bare bottom look.
With any sandbed that is matured, I would discard the sand and start fresh if moving from one apartment to another. If the sandbed was young and not established I wouldn't have a problem moving it.
Russ
Roc what sized tank do you have?
I have a 5 gallon bucket of crushed coral if that is the direction you wish to go. Ill take the sand if you are getting rid of it.
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Just take out the sand, rinse in 'good' in salt water, and re-use it. Done this many times, in fact, just did it in June when I upgraded my 6 yr. old 130g and 170g into my new 450g.There must be a more efficient solution than just throwing it all away. I am going to look into this. I know at some point any system I set up in the city, I will have to eventually tear it down when i move.