Can you get unwanted pests from starting a reef with life send

Richie27 · Apr 16, 2018

Starting a new reef tank and want to do it right without having to get any hitchhikers was wondering if I could get them if I use dry rock but live sand

OriginalUserName · Apr 16, 2018

If that is your concern skip the live sand also. BRS TV on YouTube has a great video on this. Just add bacteria and food.

DaveNJ · Apr 17, 2018

Live sand in a bag won't have pests. It is cheaper to use dry sand. From a bacteria perspective though both the live sand in a bag and dry sand will be almost identical in about a months time anyways. The only good thing the live sand is saving you time in rinsing it.

OriginalUserName · Apr 17, 2018

DaveNJ said:
Live sand in a bag won't have pests. It is cheaper to use dry sand. From a bacteria perspective though both the live sand in a bag and dry sand will be almost identical in about a months time anyways. The only good thing the live sand is saving you time in rinsing it.

That alone probably makes it worthwhile. Good lord I hate rinsing sand.