new 29g setup

intimid8erkid

intimid8erkid

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I'm setting up my tank for the first time so I've been looking up lots of website online and I came across this stuff called "Garf Grunge" and I was just wondering if anyone has used it, if so was it any good and would anyone recommend it. Also, theres a system that doesn't use any filters, just power heads, they call it the Plenum system...anyone use this one and is it any good?? Thanks!
 
mtennant

mtennant

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Well I know a guy that has a 90Gallon tank and use hes sand bed as a filter.. Its like 8"to11" sand!!! So far it looks good and its about 10 years old!!! He has all kinds of coral growing!!!
 
weberian

weberian

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I'm planning a 40gal-breeder softies reef (I have a 30 right now) and I might consider a plenum. They can be sized differently based on the size of the tank. Maybe only 1/2" space underneath the sand instead of 1".
 
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saltfreak4

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I have a plenum under my 29. I had one in my 10 that was up for about 2 years, until I transferred to the 29. They are coming out with new information on DSB that suggests they process nitrates. I will try to find a link to the study. Anyway, I think they are very effective.
 
intimid8erkid

intimid8erkid

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hey, thanks for the responses. theres alot of info on garf.org check it out and let me know what u guys and girls think.
p.s. this might be a dumb question but o well! i just got some crushed coral the other day. should i just stick it in the tank or should i wash it off first?
 
mtennant

mtennant

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Originally Posted by intimid8erkid
hey, thanks for the responses. theres alot of info on garf.org check it out and let me know what u guys and girls think.
p.s. this might be a dumb question but o well! i just got some crushed coral the other day. should i just stick it in the tank or should i wash it off first?
I would wash it!!1
 
reeffreakgeek

reeffreakgeek

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I ran a plenum for several years(eggcrate,wire mess,and several different grain size sand).I found no real benefits of DSB's vs 2-3" bed.The stuff I've read says pretty much the same thing.The only thing I remember was that coralline grew mad fast.When I look back at the pics of my tank from back then,it sure looked ugly with such a deep bed.
 
earlybird

earlybird

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Originally Posted by intimid8erkid
hey, thanks for the responses. theres alot of info on check it out and let me know what u guys and girls think.
p.s. this might be a dumb question but o well! i just got some crushed coral the other day. should i just stick it in the tank or should i wash it off first?
If you are going to do a plenium I don't think you want crushed coral. Why are you set on crushed coral as your substrate? CC is oldschool and I haven't seen a single post where anyone likes their CC instead they always ask how to remove it and wish they never had it in the first place.
 
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