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09-03-2003, 09:23 PM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: canada
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sand bed
Im just wondering if i can use a sand substrate for a fish only tank?I plan on mabey adding live rock down the road but not for a while, just fish!The ph in my tap water is around 8 so i dont see what it would matter if i used sand instead of cc.Any advice would be great!
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09-04-2003, 03:47 AM
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Governor
Join Date: May 2000
Location: tempe,AZ
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09-04-2003, 02:28 PM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: canada
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so with sand then i wont have to vac. it during water changes?Also should i go with a deep sand bed or just 1" or 2?I do want to add some live rock later on!And i will get a skimmer later on mabey even a uv sterilizer!
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09-06-2003, 01:43 PM
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Governor
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
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By all means, if possible, go with the deep sand bed.(4"-6") I know there's been some contraversy about the longevity of DSBs lately, but I have them in both my 55 gal reef and 180 FOWLR and it works beautifully. Don't worry about vacuuming the sand. Get a handfull of live sand from a friend or order a culture of live sand from an internet company to seed your sand bed. Then get a clean-up crew of hermit crabs and snails. Your sand will take care of itself.
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