| I am very much liking this thread so far. Lots of information here!!
I remember last January when I started my tank the LFS told me about live sand and innoscent me went along with it. At that time I did not know there were other options available othere than a DSB. Recently I have discovered plenums, bare bottom, starboard and the different combinations thereof. As for what I plan on doing in my next system? I dont know.
My thoughts so far:
I agree that remote sandbeds (unless equal in size, length x width, to the display tank) will always be less efficient than a DSB in the display. An increase in depth will not increase the processing capability. You cant do a 180G bare bottom display with a 50G fuge w/ DSB and expect it to be as efficient as a 180G display w/ DSB. That is simple math.
Speaking of plenums. Wouldnt a plenum have the same problems as a DSB, no/minimal transport out of the system? Can someone please explain how a plenum works on both a physical construction & installation layer (how it works) and on the chemical layer (why it works)?
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Justin
Stealth Reefer
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