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substrate/CO2 system

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Question
My first question is how to clean sand before you place it in the tank? it is play sand that i bought from the local ACE hardware store. Second what is the best type of CO2 system for a ten gallon tank and a fifty gallon tank. I'm low on budget so cheap ideas would be helpfull. reply ASAP.

Answer
lance,
easy way to clean the sand is to fill a bucket half full, then add water, swirl it around and pour off the excess.
It will get the "debris" off it anyway.
Perhaps one of the C02 systems based on a paintball cartridge is best for this small of a setup.
You can also go on the forums and find ways to build your own.
If you have further questions, just ask