CC Vs. LS?

[texasgiraffe]

I have a 30 gal with LR and CC currently. Should I have used LS- what is the benefit? Is it too late to switch- how would I do that with fish and rock already in the tank? Thanks for the advice!!

 

[gwtank]

from what i've learned - mostly on this board - it is possible to change over from CC to LS, and LS should provide better control for your 'trates and all that good stuff (everyone out there knows more about this than I do tho)... the process is very involved... you pretty much have to take your fish out of the tank and put them someplace (preferably in water j/k), like a rubbermaid container or another tank if you have one... then basicaly set the tank back up again... someone please correct me if I am wrong.
This is the feedback that I got and out of concern for my critters I decided against it. My tank has been doing fine with CC for nearly 10 months now.. no losses or abnormal spikes in my readings.
Just my two cents.
-GTW

 

[maroonclownfan]

You are asking for a huge debate.
This topic has been discussed many times. So don't get discouraged if a lot of people don't reply.
Instead, try doing a search on DSB(LS) and CC, you will find some really indepth debates.
My opinion, both work, both have plus and minus.
I use CC in maintank, but am going to set up a refugium with DSB. Best of both worlds I guess.
Changing over is a big ordeal, go with what works. If you really want DSB then go for it, but be prepared for a lot of work.
Thats all...........MCF

 

[slick]

This is JMO. I use ls because I don't want to have to clean the crud and uneaten food out of the cc. I let crabs and what not do that.

 

[texasgiraffe]

Great thanks!! I am leaving the CC- I have no quams- just making sure I am not really missing out on a benefit of DSB.

 

[maroonclownfan]

Depends on who you ask!!
MCF