What Substrate?

SaltyQueen · 11-24-2003, 11:16 PM

What type of substrate is in your tank?

SaltyQueen · 11-24-2003, 11:19 PM

A previous thread about cleaning sand inspired me to start yet another poll

I have a DSB with Black Tahitian Moon Sand. I LOVE how the black looks in my tank- makes colors really stand out- plus it hides dirt.

NaH2O · 11-24-2003, 11:21 PM

I was fortunate enough to get my hands on some Southdown....now if I could just get the tank together, the sand can get out of the bags...lol

essmaker · 11-24-2003, 11:25 PM

I started with crushed coral, and am now adding caribbean sand slowly. If I could do it again, I would use all sand.

sorcerer · 11-24-2003, 11:36 PM

I primarily have caribsea fiji black live sand. Kinda looks like crushed oreo cookies.....

SaltyQueen · 11-24-2003, 11:45 PM

is it kind of a mix between black & white sand? have any pics of it? sounds interesting.

SaltyQueen · 11-24-2003, 11:46 PM

Nevermind, sorcerer- I checked it out in your photo gallery- looks pretty sharp!

mwrager · 11-24-2003, 11:51 PM

southdown in my reef, crushed coral in my FO

Witfull · 11-25-2003, 01:02 AM

combo carribsea agronite and SD.

Maxx · 11-25-2003, 02:46 AM

I'm contemplating going w/ something called starboard. It basically the same stuff as plastic food grade cutting boards that restaurants use. I heard about it first here
Kinda lengthy reading but pretty neat. Not trying to stir up controversy but I've been reading alot about the problems associated w/ DSB's and I would rather go w/o. Easier to clean, and after the coraline takes off, nothing looks strange at all. Just my opinion...
Nick

Dennis7 · 11-25-2003, 03:05 AM

Combo of several different sands.

wooddood · 11-25-2003, 06:33 AM

thanks for the link nick im gonna check it out.

Curtswearing · 11-25-2003, 09:03 AM

I believe Mojoreef has a bare bottom and so does Tankgirl. Go take a look at their tanks.

EVERYTHING in this hobby has pros/cons. The important thing is to educate yourselves about your options and that is why boards like Reefsanctuary are very useful.

There's more than one way to skin a cat.

Woodstock · 11-25-2003, 09:23 AM

I am slowly removing my aragonite & sand from my main tank. It was about 4-5" but it's down to approx. 2". When I removed some from one corner last week, it had a really bad odor

so I'm glad it's out now! I think some of my new algae problems may be coming from me disturbing the substrate. I remember reading somewhere that phospates get 'caught up' in it and disturbing it can release them back into the water?

Scooterman · 11-25-2003, 10:24 AM

I have about 1" of a rubble substrate just enough to not be completely bare but easily cleaned.

View Poll Results: What type of substrate is in your tank?
Bare bottom	16	9.52%
Crushed Coral	21	12.50%
Caribbean Sand (Southdown, etc...)	104	61.90%
Black Sand	2	1.19%
Other (let us know what with a comment below...)	25	14.88%
Voters: 168. You may not vote on this poll

11-24-2003, 11:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
SaltyQueen Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 400 View Gallery Karma Komment	What Substrate? What type of substrate is in your tank?

11-24-2003, 11:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,928 View Gallery Karma Komment	I was fortunate enough to get my hands on some Southdown....now if I could just get the tank together, the sand can get out of the bags...lol __________________ ~Nikki~

11-24-2003, 11:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
essmaker Midas Blenny Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 110 View Gallery Karma Komment	I started with crushed coral, and am now adding caribbean sand slowly. If I could do it again, I would use all sand. __________________ ~~There was once an empty spot in the living room, and now....

11-24-2003, 11:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
sorcerer Court Computer Wiz Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 252 View Gallery Karma Komment	I primarily have caribsea fiji black live sand. Kinda looks like crushed oreo cookies..... __________________ ------------ walt --------------------- ...and I thought woodworking was an expensive hobby..... 75G Oceanic Reef Tank, 30G Acrylic sump, 12G fuge, AquaC EV-120 skimmer, AquaMedic Kalkwasser Reactor, Mag 12 return pump, FlexiFlow dosing pump. 2-250W AB 10,000K MH, 2 95W Actinic VHO Sorcerer's Home Office Reef - 12G JBJ Nanocube, Minijet 606 pump, 50W heater, 12lbs LR ----------- http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner4.gif

11-24-2003, 11:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
SaltyQueen Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 400 View Gallery Karma Komment	A previous thread about cleaning sand inspired me to start yet another poll I have a DSB with Black Tahitian Moon Sand. I LOVE how the black looks in my tank- makes colors really stand out- plus it hides dirt.

11-24-2003, 11:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
SaltyQueen Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 400 View Gallery Karma Komment	is it kind of a mix between black & white sand? have any pics of it? sounds interesting.

11-24-2003, 11:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
SaltyQueen Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 400 View Gallery Karma Komment	Nevermind, sorcerer- I checked it out in your photo gallery- looks pretty sharp!

11-24-2003, 11:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
mwrager Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 1,068 View Gallery Karma Komment	southdown in my reef, crushed coral in my FO __________________ Mark Some days I realy feel old! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner3.gif

11-25-2003, 02:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,079 View Gallery Karma Komment	I'm contemplating going w/ something called starboard. It basically the same stuff as plastic food grade cutting boards that restaurants use. I heard about it first here Kinda lengthy reading but pretty neat. Not trying to stir up controversy but I've been reading alot about the problems associated w/ DSB's and I would rather go w/o. Easier to clean, and after the coraline takes off, nothing looks strange at all. Just my opinion... Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

11-25-2003, 03:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
Dennis7 Ricordea Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 190 View Gallery Karma Komment	Combo of several different sands. __________________ Dennis 120 gal/tank, custom overflow in center, closed-loop on a Squid, custom sump,Reef Concepts skimmer, CA reactor, Refugium gravity feed into tank, Lighting: 2 - 250 watt MH's, 4- 55 watt PC's, and 110 watt VHO. 12 gal NanoCube, with 2-32 watt PC's and a 13 watt PC, in a custom hood.

11-25-2003, 06:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	thanks for the link nick im gonna check it out. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

11-25-2003, 09:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,596 View Gallery Karma Komment	I believe Mojoreef has a bare bottom and so does Tankgirl. Go take a look at their tanks. EVERYTHING in this hobby has pros/cons. The important thing is to educate yourselves about your options and that is why boards like Reefsanctuary are very useful. There's more than one way to skin a cat. __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

11-25-2003, 09:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,023 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I am slowly removing my aragonite & sand from my main tank. It was about 4-5" but it's down to approx. 2". When I removed some from one corner last week, it had a really bad odor so I'm glad it's out now! I think some of my new algae problems may be coming from me disturbing the substrate. I remember reading somewhere that phospates get 'caught up' in it and disturbing it can release them back into the water? __________________ ~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 __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

11-25-2003, 10:24 AM	#15 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,238 View Gallery Karma Komment	I have about 1" of a rubble substrate just enough to not be completely bare but easily cleaned. __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan) Last edited by Scooterman : 11-25-2003 at 10:29 AM.

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