Thinking of going bare bottom!

[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

Originally Posted by asmodeus

BB was great for me lots of flow the snails if they fell it was easier for them toget back on there way too. With sand you loose the wrasses that I love, but there is always a down side. Just remember you will get coraline Algae growning on the bottom and that means the CAL and ALk levels will increase alot too.

Coraline algae consumes huge CAL and ALK demands

I agree with the Coraline algae as it has all but completely covered the floor of my tank; however, I also have three Wrasses for over 2 years and they are very happy with their surroundings. Wrasses will get used to no sand and eventually wedge themselves into the rocks at night.

[FitoPharmer]

I have a Leopard wrasse in my tank with a BB. At night he just hovers on the bottom near the clown fish normally. I was surprised he does not go into the rock work more often. He is a very friendly fish thought.

[Skimmerking]

Originally Posted by FitoPharmer

I have a Leopard wrasse in my tank with a BB. At night he just hovers on the bottom near the clown fish normally. I was surprised he does not go into the rock work more often. He is a very friendly fish thought.

really i have a leoprad and a flasher wrasse and 2 tiger tails weird about the wrasses

[Reefer Rob]

What about Tiger Tail cucs? I'm thinking they'll have to go... if I can get them out.

[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

Originally Posted by Reefer Rob

What about Tiger Tail cucs? I'm thinking they'll have to go... if I can get them out.

Have to go, they will starve long term.......

[christyf5]

yeah no sandbed was totally the way to go for me. The bottom of my tank is covered with various coralline and other algae and piles of detritus accumulate in low flow areas which I have to siphon out on a regular basis.

I definitely think the tiger tail cucs will have to go, I remember when I had a sandbed they were always buried and constantly tunneling through the sand. I don't think they would react well, or be as well fed without a sandbed.

[scar_11]

Did you paint the bottom of the tank or just leave it clear

[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

Originally Posted by scar_11

Did you paint the bottom of the tank or just leave it clear

Don't bother, it will cover with Coraline fairly quickly....

[christyf5]

I've often thought that perhaps the starboard option was the way to go (although I have no idea where to get it around here) as I miss the reflection of the white sand that really brightens up the tank but again, once it covers with coralline and various other algaes, the effect pretty much is lost and I feel its a bit of a waste.

[scar_11]

Oceanic - I have been looking around for pictures of your tank but I can't find them can you point me in the right direction