[turboTSI]

I got a 40lb bag or aragonite...now I know I need more then just that.. but I have heard of puttin ghte larger stuff on the bottom then the aragonite on top that way u dont get any toxis built up in the bottom that can ecape in a "bubble" and crash the tank... now what do u guys recomend for setting up the substrate.. now deep for a future reef tank. and what layers of what?

Dave

[patsfan1130]

Originally Posted by turboTSI

I got a 40lb bag or aragonite...now I know I need more then just that.. but I have heard of puttin ghte larger stuff on the bottom then the aragonite on top that way u dont get any toxis built up in the bottom that can ecape in a "bubble" and crash the tank... now what do u guys recomend for setting up the substrate.. now deep for a future reef tank. and what layers of what?

Dave

I'm not sure what you mean by "larger stuff". you mean grain size? You want your substrate to be all pure aragonite. I would use all the same size grain. As far as depth goes...you need to make a decision. do a search here on "DSB".For a DSB you will need around a 5'' sandbed. If you opt not to have a DSB...then depth is totally up to you.

[turboTSI]

DSB = deep sand bed yes? now how many lbs of sand do I need for a DSB in a 55g reef?

Dave