DSB to deep?
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hairtrigger
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I think I remember reading that the deeper the sand bed, the more beneficial it is. Of course, you dont want to take up too much room in your tank so it must be designed accordingly. But, I am assuming, after reading that, deeper sand beds more mimick the real ocean. So......... good luck. where's bang? He will know for sure. 
sammystingray
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I would say a bed that deep would have a good chance at anoxic areas, and hydrogen sulfide production........this isn't a bad thing as long as the sand is not disturbed....no DSB should be disturbed anyway. I have heard of places using 21 inch deep beds, and I believe you will be fine. You will want ALOT of sandbed critters.....especially worms. The nitrates don't crawl themselves down to the anaerobic bacteria, so worms and such do that job. Something worth noting.....if you ever decide to remove the deep bed......get advice for sure at that point....hydrogen sulfide is strong stuff. 7-8 inches is fine in my book, and actually the common 4 inches seems too shallow to me.
The nitrates don't crawl themselves down to the anaerobic bacteria, so worms and such do that job. Something worth noting.....if you ever decide to remove the deep bed......get advice for sure at that point....hydrogen sulfide is strong stuff. 7-8 inches is fine in my book, and actually the common 4 inches seems too shallow to me.
broncofish
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I think I remember bang guy saying something about there being no need for anything over 8". I think bang guy has a pretty good handel on this dsb fuge thing, granted his fuge is a little small Man i keep telling my wife I need a 900g fuge but she won't listen
Man i keep telling my wife I need a 900g fuge but she won't listen