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SAND OR NO SAND

View Poll Results: Sand bed or no sand bed for a sps tank with clams
YES	44	40.37%
NO	13	11.93%
Small layer 1-2 inches	56	51.38%
3-4 inches	13	11.93%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 109. You may not vote on this poll

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10-07-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bblinks

Does any one think that fine sand particles can cause a sand blasting effect on the sps coral, or am I just crazy? I get way better PE when I turn down the flow on my pumps and the water has less particulates. just curious if anyone has experience that before?

I use fine sand, and have 2 MP40W powerheads, also until recentlay had 2 #4 Koralias wavemakers going as well. Never had any issue with sand. But again my tank height is 27inches.

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Setup: 180G DT, 105G Refuge (approx. 300lbs LR, 150lbs Aragonite)
Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 2x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker
Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, 2X80W T5HO)
Type of Aquarium: mixed reef (SPS & LPS) with fish
Dosing: Mg, Ca, Alk

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