SSB vs DSB vs BB vs PLENUM

kimoy · 05-08-2007, 02:05 PM

if you have to do it all over again, how would you set up your tank? Shallow Sand Bed, Deep Sand Bed, Bare Bottom or Plenum? just gathering ideas.

Snelly40 · 05-08-2007, 02:11 PM

i just upgraded and went with the Deep Sand Bed

great not nitrate reduction and i love the look as well

blue_eyes53813 · 05-08-2007, 02:11 PM

SSB for me... I have one in my tank now and wouldnt change a thing

Woodstock · 05-08-2007, 02:18 PM

Either a SSB or a DSB with the wisdom to change it out after several years. It can't sink nasties forever

bluespotjawfish · 05-08-2007, 02:44 PM

I just replaced my sand and removed my plenum! Nitrates are now 0 with a 3-4 bed. Much nicer!

cheeks69 · 05-08-2007, 06:35 PM

I like the denitrifying ability of a DSB but eventually it will have to be replaced. In a larger setup this can be a huge project so some people opt for a shallow sandbed or BB tank.

mps9506 · 05-08-2007, 07:02 PM

I like BB for ease of maintenance. Never had issues with nitrates with the BB either. I can understand most people don't like the looks however.

lcstorc · 05-08-2007, 08:28 PM

SSB or DSB depending on the depth of the tank. I love the DSB but if the tank is short it takes up too much space.

framerguy · 06-12-2007, 05:49 PM

I went with a 3" SB in the MT for looks and a place for the sandlovers, and DSB w/Plenum in the fuge for the benefits it provides.

boozeman · 06-12-2007, 05:56 PM

I like the look of sand

05-08-2007, 02:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
kimoy Sea Pen Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 338 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	SSB vs DSB vs BB vs PLENUM if you have to do it all over again, how would you set up your tank? Shallow Sand Bed, Deep Sand Bed, Bare Bottom or Plenum? just gathering ideas. __________________ 1.20 G pico RR with 2 megaflow kits, aqua c EV180 with mag12, 2x250 DE 12k halides with 2x54 T5 actinic+, 30G phlenum fuge with chaeto, iwaki 55rlt return pump connected to a sea swirl, 4 tunze 6025 inside the main tank for water circulation (2 are modded) 3 Koralias PH(2 #4's and 1 #3) sps,lps,zoas,softies,pink tip BTA tangs - yellow, unicorn, blue hippo, palini and RS Purple Blue Spot Jaw Fish red lyretail anthias pair of spotted mandarin goby wrasse - yellow corris scribble rabbit fish Clown Fish -3 percula high fin shrimp goby clean up crew - various snails and crabs, red linkia star And a 30G AGA softies with clown & diamond head goby

05-08-2007, 02:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Snelly40 Manta Ray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,038 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: SSB vs DSB vs BB vs PLENUM i just upgraded and went with the Deep Sand Bed great not nitrate reduction and i love the look as well __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

05-08-2007, 02:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 7,142 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: SSB vs DSB vs BB vs PLENUM SSB for me... I have one in my tank now and wouldnt change a thing __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

05-08-2007, 02:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,023 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: SSB vs DSB vs BB vs PLENUM Either a SSB or a DSB with the wisdom to change it out after several years. It can't sink nasties forever __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

05-08-2007, 02:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,410 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: SSB vs DSB vs BB vs PLENUM I just replaced my sand and removed my plenum! Nitrates are now 0 with a 3-4 bed. Much nicer! __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

05-08-2007, 06:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,000 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: SSB vs DSB vs BB vs PLENUM I like the denitrifying ability of a DSB but eventually it will have to be replaced. In a larger setup this can be a huge project so some people opt for a shallow sandbed or BB tank. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

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mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: SSB vs DSB vs BB vs PLENUM I like BB for ease of maintenance. Never had issues with nitrates with the BB either. I can understand most people don't like the looks however. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

05-08-2007, 08:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,727 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: SSB vs DSB vs BB vs PLENUM SSB or DSB depending on the depth of the tank. I love the DSB but if the tank is short it takes up too much space. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

06-12-2007, 05:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
framerguy Manta Ray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 3,908 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: SSB vs DSB vs BB vs PLENUM I went with a 3" SB in the MT for looks and a place for the sandlovers, and DSB w/Plenum in the fuge for the benefits it provides. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon mangrove/seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/reef-chronicles/31882-akwareum-too.html

06-12-2007, 05:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: SSB vs DSB vs BB vs PLENUM I like the look of sand __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

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