Ditto to everything.. PLUS... take almost everything you know from keeping
freshwater tanks and toss it out the window except for the cycling process.
That is the only thing that is the same. Read alot here and ask alot of
questions especially if you are not sure of something. Asking first is
better than *oops... should I have done... this..?*

And welcome to the most addictive money pit in the universe!

Teeb


"Dragon Slayer" wrote in message
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its not a good idea, in some places its illegal to take sand from the
beach............and its got a massive amount of man induced toxins and
pollutants in it as well.

the viniger is used to help break down the calcium deposites in a tank, if
you dont have them then its not necessary just wash it with good ol clean
water.

kc

"Kelly" wrote in message
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I want to set up a marine tank (I think its about 35 gallon) with 4 or 5
fish and some live rock *maybe* coral. Can I use sand from the beach?
This
is of coarse a salt water beach. If I can is rinsing enough or is there
a
better way to clean it?

Also the tank I got is used and I need to clean that, is water enough? I
have heard of some people using vinegar too.

I am not new to aquaria but I am new to salt water so thank you for any
advice you might have.

Kelly