An observation about sand and fine sand
So in the past year, I've told several dozen people who were having issues with algae and cyano to get rid of their sand. Their problems went away.
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just tell everyone...... what Albert means is GO BARE BOTTOM!!!
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If it weren't for my wrasse I would (and had!).
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I heard the leading ingredient in vaPOOrize is sand and/or fine sand. It makes the poo just magically disappear.
But shhhh. This powerful piece of knowledge is only aware to those in the aquaria trade. |
Never. Bare bottom tanks look ugly and unnatural. I like to feel like im looking at the bottom of the ocean when admiring my tank. I'l deal with the algae so I dont get lazy and keep up good maintenance
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I am currently observing that my tank, with sand, currently does not have algae or cyan issues. However, this is just a preliminary observation so I will report back when my findings are more conclusive. :big grin: Quote:
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Here is a picture of my previous set up that ran pretty successfully for many years. http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m265/yvr_75/2-20.jpg http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps36c48178.jpg http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...359575704.jpeg |
Bare bottom
I definatly do like the look with sand, but my new tank is bare bottom. Definatly easier to maintain. Kinda hoping my zoas cover the bottom glass. The bare bottom look is growing on me
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A live sand bed is much more natural looking, provides a home for many critters that clean and scavenge there. In 15 years of reefing I have never had an issue with having a sand bed or algae for that matter. Over feeding and under maintenance are the biggest reasons why algae arise. |
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I totally agree with you. Some people have way too many fish, over feed and don't do the required maintenance. I highly doubt that sand alone is the problem...... |
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