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jpndave 
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 Topic: Deep Sand Bed in Refugium vs live rock only
Posted: March 06 2008 at 2:38am |
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Is there a significant difference/advantage to using a deep sand bed over just live rock in a refugium. I have one that is 9" X 20" with a 3-4" sand bed and then live rock on top and some chaeto. I was thinking of getting rid of the sandbed all together and just pack it with live rock and live rock rubble. The pods would probably do better in the live rock. Is there a big advantage to having the sand too? The main tank has sand but only 1-2" maybe a little more in places.
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Posted: March 06 2008 at 8:27am |
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I personally like a sandbed in a refugium. A deep sendbed helps reduce nitrates. Would removing the sandbed free up that much room for more rock?
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Posted: March 06 2008 at 8:33am |
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i have no sand in my display and a deep sand bed in the refugium with a couple rubble rocks, macro, and TONS of pods. if there arent predators they will crawl everywhere. they dont need rock. they crawl on the sand, your macro, and on the sides.
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Posted: March 06 2008 at 6:44pm |
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I have a DSB in my fuge and never have nitrates. I have not tested this long term yet but so far it's looking good.
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Posted: March 06 2008 at 7:01pm |
I like a DSB in the refugium and lots of Chaeto. I never had a nitrate or algae problem this way.
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Posted: March 06 2008 at 7:48pm |
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Hmmm, I guess the sandbed can stay. It would double the live rock in the sump. I'll just rearrange things a bit and see what I can do.
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Posted: March 07 2008 at 10:05am |
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I currently have a DSB in the fuge only.
I am replacing it and will have a DSB and rubble.
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