I'm setting up a 55g soon, and stocking it with local saltwater critters, so it only makes sense to collect my own live sand as well.
Anyone here ever done this? I have several places to collect (tide pools, in the surf itself, inlets, etc...). Should I collect the fine sand or the coarse stuff, or mix it?
Should I just take the top layer, or dig down several inches?
Any info or tips will help!
FYI there will be a 1 hour drive back to my house once collected, so how would you transport it?
Anyone here ever done this? I have several places to collect (tide pools, in the surf itself, inlets, etc...). Should I collect the fine sand or the coarse stuff, or mix it?
Should I just take the top layer, or dig down several inches?
Any info or tips will help!
FYI there will be a 1 hour drive back to my house once collected, so how would you transport it?