Everything You Need to Know About Reef Tank Sand! EP: 14

In Week 14 of this Beginner's Guide series, Matthew (of My First Fish Tank) covers everything you'll need to know about Reef Sand. Everything from sizes to varieties to how much you'll need. Join us to learn how to add sand to your new aquarium as well as how to care for this important part of your saltwater aquarium's biological filtration!
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00:00 - Intro
01:07 - What is reef sand?
01:41 - What is live reef sand?
02:05 - 3 Functions of a sand bed
02:37 - Do I need a sand bed?
04:15 - Deep vs Shallow sand beds
06:03 - 3 Sand colors
06:18 - Grain sizes
09:16 - How much sand do you need?
10:22 - Can I use any old sand?
11:45 - CaribSea reef sand options
14:22 - 7 Sands up close
20:25 - How to install a sand bed
22:06 - How to care for your sandbed