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I have been looking for the southdown sand or argonite. I can find neither at my Menards store. I did purchase washed and screeded play sand. I am assuming this will work. Am I incorrect? Thanks!

Alright I admitt I am way too impulsive. I purchased a Oceanic 90 gal bow front last night. From your posts I am convinced I need 3-4" of sand substrate. Is there a calculation for this (so many #'s per sq" or something). I am also conviced to go with live rock. Probably about 90#. Are...

Ok you are all convincing me that I need to go with live rock. I'll have to do some research on it as I know little about it. As far as the sand I had read that crushed coral was best for maintaining PH. Just wondering what that was about? I going to look at some set-ups this evening. Any...

If I do not start out with live rock for filtration can I use a bio-wheel filter of some kind? Also what is a good bottom substrate for a fish only setup? Crushed Coral? Probably a stupid questions but what is a DBS that you guys are recommending? Thanks.

I recently started a freshwater tank about 6 weeks ago. I have been to my lfs several times and am absolutley mesmorized by the saltwater set-ups. I am thinking about starting one. I have been doing some internet research but at times get more confused by all the differing opinions. I would...