florida joe
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jstdv8
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OMG call the crushed coral police!
florida joe
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CC and proud of it although I will admit I do have areas of sand.
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saxman
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Originally Posted by Bang Guy http:///forum/thread/383240/peek-a-boo#post_3350400
I don't like sand sifters. They're bad for the sand.
+1...not to mention many end up starving once the fauna in the sand is depleted.
Originally Posted by Bang Guy http:///forum/thread/383240/peek-a-boo#post_3350400
I don't like sand sifters. They're bad for the sand.
+1...not to mention many end up starving once the fauna in the sand is depleted.
blackjacktang
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What is so bad about CC?
florida joe
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Nothing when you practice good maintenance
bang guy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackjacktang http:///forum/thread/383240/peek-a-boo#post_3350418
What is so bad about CC?
It depends a lot on the CC and the goal of the substrate (if you have a goal).
Old worn, natural CC is fine as a substrate. Most will want some larger fauna like mini brittle starfish, Strombus alatus, Cerith Snails, Bristleworms, etc. to consume detritus. The problem comes with some of the commercial CCs that actually pulverize clam shells and coral skeletons to create CC. This substrate has a lot of sharp edges that can injure the larger infauna that help keep in clean. It can take years for the CC to wear down enough to be useful as a natural substrate.
If you're looking for nitrate reduction in a CC bed it will work but optimally you need a bed two or three times deeper than sugar sized sand to accomplish the same level of nitrate reduction.
Originally Posted by Blackjacktang http:///forum/thread/383240/peek-a-boo#post_3350418
What is so bad about CC?
It depends a lot on the CC and the goal of the substrate (if you have a goal).
Old worn, natural CC is fine as a substrate. Most will want some larger fauna like mini brittle starfish, Strombus alatus, Cerith Snails, Bristleworms, etc. to consume detritus. The problem comes with some of the commercial CCs that actually pulverize clam shells and coral skeletons to create CC. This substrate has a lot of sharp edges that can injure the larger infauna that help keep in clean. It can take years for the CC to wear down enough to be useful as a natural substrate.
If you're looking for nitrate reduction in a CC bed it will work but optimally you need a bed two or three times deeper than sugar sized sand to accomplish the same level of nitrate reduction.
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jstdv8
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Holy cats did I get us off topic. Sorry about that Joe, great Pic btw.
blackjacktang
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lol sorry, and yes very nice pic and corals. What kind of light are they under?
florida joe
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blackjacktang
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Niceee
florida joe
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Marineland Pro Lighting 24 Hour Lighting System 60"
blackjacktang
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VERY NICE. I hear good things about that light!
