increasing sand bed in established tank???

[rayviv]

 increasing sand bed in established tank???

I have removed my centerpiece rock and now need to bring sand level up a couple inches in that area.

Is it OK to add a new bag of live sand or will it throw water out of balance and cause unforeseen problems?     

[lazylivin]

Most say add a little bit every couple days so it doesn't suffocate what is already there. I am a bit less cautious and would likely just dump some in but I run a fairly shallow sand bed anyway. If there is no sand where you are adding it or less then a inch just dump it in Ray.

[rayviv]

thanks lazy, there is very little sand there now.

[lazylivin]

Okay then you are good to go. Add away

[bkvreef]

I'd recommend a tube (I use PVC) and put it in the tank all the way to the bottom and other end out the top of tank.  I add the sand in through the PVC and this cuts way down on the dust, cloudiness throughout your tank.
Good luck.

[rayviv]

I'd recommend a tube (I use PVC) and put it in the tank all the way to the bottom and other end out the top of tank.  I add the sand in through the PVC and this cuts way down on the dust, cloudiness throughout your tank.
Good luck.

Good suggestion/Thanks

[HUNGER]

Good suggestion/Thanks

+1

[rayviv]

Well it been in there 4 five days and all looks well.
 Put in whole bag at once; just filled the depression where big rock sat.

Appreciate all input!

Thanks, Ray