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Help please? I don’t have the money to buy new sand. I bought live sand. I just ordered some ammonia testers. How can I still use the live sand?

That is so frustrating! I read somewhere else that live sand is crucial for jump starting the tank. Should I change the water a few times? I haven’t moved the shrimp yet, so theoretically I could dump out all of the water, rinse the sand thoroughly, and reset up the entire tank. I’m getting the feel...

Hi! First time post here! I have had my shrimp tank set up for about six months now. Everyone looks bright red and happy, and I have not lost a singe shrimp. However, I have black algae that has grown over all the surfaces, but not the sides of the tank. It doesn’t seem to bother my shrimp, but it l...