‘Great Substrate Debate’

Rougiem · 12-01-2005, 10:31 PM

I do not intend for this thread to start a debate but I think it explains the types of substrates used in our hobby.

In this article, a brief overview of each method’s design and designated purpose will be reviewed, along with some of the pros and cons that are currently being discussed in the online reef keeping community at present. Though the history on their initial usage and development is interesting and important, it will be covered (hopefully) in a future article. This article is not meant to be a scientifically based analysis of exactly what happens, but is meant to be a brief overview comparison only—your mileage may vary.

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...1705A05&key =

Cheers!

Witfull · 12-01-2005, 10:51 PM

Cliff notes version,,,pick your poison and go from there~~

Woodstock · 12-01-2005, 10:52 PM

Thanks Rodger~ I'm actually thinking about a sand bed again... for several reasons...

Witfull · 12-01-2005, 10:53 PM

Eeeek!~!~!

Woodstock · 12-01-2005, 10:55 PM

LOL Witty

Rougiem · 12-01-2005, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witfull

Cliff notes version,,,pick your poison and go from there~~

I agree Witty....Just a short synopsis but informative none the less.

Cheers!

Craig Manoukian · 12-02-2005, 01:56 AM

All substrates, including none, require good water flow and proper maintenance!

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ‘Great Substrate Debate’ Thanks Rodger~ I'm actually thinking about a sand bed again... for several reasons... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ‘Great Substrate Debate’ LOL Witty __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

12-02-2005, 01:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ‘Great Substrate Debate’ All substrates, including none, require good water flow and proper maintenance! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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