Live sand only?

[PLasmah]

Hello all

 

I'm planning on building my first nano reef using a 5 gallon glass tank.

 

Here is my plan based on what I read on this website:

 

A 5 gallon glass tank

75 watt Ebo Jager Heater

Marineland Powerhead 550

Slimline Saltwater Light Fixture With 50/50 Lamp

Aquarium Systems - Hydrometer

Red Sea Fish pHarm Coral Reef Red Sea Salt

Filtration method Natural: Live rock & Sand

 

Here is my question:

 

For a 5 gallon tank when they say to add my Live rock & sand do I just use live sand or can/should I mix it with normal sand?

 

I plan on using 5 pounds of live rock and 3 pounds of live sand to start. So should I mix in some reg sand or just use live stuff?

 

Thanks for all the help

 

JIM

[Universe555]

Just use live sand.

[MrKrispy]

yep. Unless you are mail-ordering, but usually they won't ship under $45 of live sand/rock.