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to stir or not to stir??

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I have a question. I have had mixed reviews on stirring the sandbed. Some say it is a bad idea do to the release of high bacteria concetration and thus risking a crash,others say it is not a big deal and is ok. Any thoughts or suugestions on this? thanks, glue slinger..

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  1. Blown76mav's Avatar
    I would say if you do it from the start of the tank then there would be no problem, but I personally wouldn't stir the sandbed if the tank was over 3-4 months old and never disturbed.
  2. DJ in WV's Avatar
    depends on how deep it is also if its under a 1 1/2 probably not a big deal deeper and you might cause yourself some trouble
  3. baker.shawn's Avatar
    my sand bed isnt all that deep, however if i notice a spot looking nasty ill mix it up, i trying to only disturb the top half...less risk, i think
  4. glue slinger's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Blown76mav
    I would say if you do it from the start of the tank then there would be no problem, but I personally wouldn't stir the sandbed if the tank was over 3-4 months old and never disturbed.
    my sand bed is about an inch,maybe a hair more. I have been stirring it once every 4 to 6 weeks since I started adding live stock.I'm in week 35! thanks for the advice,glueslinger
  5. glue slinger's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by DJ in WV
    depends on how deep it is also if its under a 1 1/2 probably not a big deal deeper and you might cause yourself some trouble
    thanks for the tip, I've been stiring(vacuming) on a monthy basis and have had no ill effects,glueslinger
  6. glue slinger's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by baker.shawn
    my sand bed isnt all that deep, however if i notice a spot looking nasty ill mix it up, i trying to only disturb the top half...less risk, i think
    sometimes I roll the top half,sometimes I vac close to the bottom.thanks for your thoughts,glueslinger