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[kodi]

I am in the process of setting up a 75 gal tank that will be a reef tank. I plan to use a @2" ls and @100# lr. I will also have a 30 gal refugium with a dsb and some lr. My lfs suggests that I mix oolite and cc for the substrate at a ratio of 15:1. Any comments on this setup?

 

[bobber]

Well, you'll be running the best of both worlds with the DSB in the refugium. As for the CC and LS idea, people have mixed the two, but I don't belive you should. With the DSB in the refugium, you wouldn't need alot of sand in the main tank-like you said maybe 2". This will provide the filtration that you want. CC and LS don't mix in my book. HTH--Bob

 

[burnnspy]

The only gravel I recommend is Seaflor special reef grade aragonite, It has the best composition for snad beds.
BurnNSpy

 

[kodi]

The only sand the lfs carries is made by CaribSea called Aragamax (sugar-sized argonite oolite). Has anyone had any experience with this product?

 

[bobber]

That is what I used on my 33gal. I love the stuff! Don't worry about the cloudiness-it will settle in a day or two. You will be pleased with that product and I recommend it. HTH--Bob