Bare bottom tank, sand in sump

[RockyMountainReefing]

I just got my bare bottom tank up and running. Im using dry rock. Does anyone know what kind of bag or container I could use to hold live sand in my sump or display without it spilling out. I do not want loose sand in the system im just using it to help seed Biome. I was thinking those Keruig reusable coffer filter cups but the mesh screen is metal. Any ideas? Filter sock?

 

[KrisReef]

I’m getting ready to put some Refugite in my sump and it will be in a Tupperware container to keep it from moving around. It will not have flow through it but I have heard that folks who use it this way have had low and stable Phosphate levels. Mine are elevated and I have been using LC to keep it down but it is not stable as I feed a lot.

 

[RockyMountainReefing]

I might have to look into that as well. I think my rock is leaching phosphate. I did use LC while cooking the rock and it did help but if rises again I will need a more permanent solution

 

[o2manyfish]

You can use plastic shoe boxes from the .99 cent store, these will last years unless you are running ozone and then you may have to swap them out yearly.

Stealing tupperware, pyrex, popables from the missus is always a good option.

Dave B

 

[bobnicaragua]

Use larger crushed coral, it will stay where you want it.