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Woodstock · 08-29-2006, 10:11 AM

I think we first should define SSB and DSB.
Shallow Sand Beds to me are around 2-4";
Deep Sand Beds are 4.5"+

IME, a SSB using a fine aragonite sand works great. Not only is it appealing, but its Natural NitrAte Reduction properties are wonderful! I agree that changing out very small portions of the sand bed every so often is a good idea. A specific sand-bed clean up crew is also important for keeping the top layer (1/2") stirred. I use cerith, nassarius and scarlet hermits as well as an occassional light-vacuuming during a water change.

08-29-2006, 10:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,201 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Topic of the Week August 28 - Deep Sand Beds I think we first should define SSB and DSB. Shallow Sand Beds to me are around 2-4"; Deep Sand Beds are 4.5"+ IME, a SSB using a fine aragonite sand works great. Not only is it appealing, but its Natural NitrAte Reduction properties are wonderful! I agree that changing out very small portions of the sand bed every so often is a good idea. A specific sand-bed clean up crew is also important for keeping the top layer (1/2") stirred. I use cerith, nassarius and scarlet hermits as well as an occassional light-vacuuming during a water change. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return