Poll: sand or CC
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spinner
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Sand.
In my very first set up nearly 10 years ago, I went with crushed coral. After 6 months, I made the change, and I've never looked back.
However with sand it is important, IMO, to have at least a good sand sifting goby, sand sifting star, cucumber or something to keep the sand stirred between water changes and cleanings.
Spinner
In my very first set up nearly 10 years ago, I went with crushed coral. After 6 months, I made the change, and I've never looked back.
However with sand it is important, IMO, to have at least a good sand sifting goby, sand sifting star, cucumber or something to keep the sand stirred between water changes and cleanings.
Spinner
squidd
Active Member
I started with CC and UGF... Switched to sand in my aggressive tank more for the Shark and Wrasse and Crocodile fish than anything to do with "maintainence"...
I had aragonite sand and switched to black Tahitian in my Nano reef...Now I'm going bare bottom in my 54 corner Reef (with big sump/fuge)...
I voted for sand over CC, cuase most people won't keep up on the "maintainence/cleaning" a CC bed needs...till it's too late...
I had aragonite sand and switched to black Tahitian in my Nano reef...Now I'm going bare bottom in my 54 corner Reef (with big sump/fuge)...
I voted for sand over CC, cuase most people won't keep up on the "maintainence/cleaning" a CC bed needs...till it's too late...
donmgicwon
Member
Is it just me or is this H2 guy a little PUSHY?
spinner
Member
Kip -
In all seriousness, aren't the bugs, etc. for the gobies, sifters and sifting starfish to eat? While I hope to increase my bug population, it is for the sake of being able to provide a "natural" food source and not to have more bugs.
This is an issue that I have been contemplating lately. In my 180, I do not run a refugium, just live rock, sand, skimmer and sump. Old fashioned, some would say outdated, but I like the results I get.
I'd love to hear more from you and others.
Spinner
In all seriousness, aren't the bugs, etc. for the gobies, sifters and sifting starfish to eat? While I hope to increase my bug population, it is for the sake of being able to provide a "natural" food source and not to have more bugs.
This is an issue that I have been contemplating lately. In my 180, I do not run a refugium, just live rock, sand, skimmer and sump. Old fashioned, some would say outdated, but I like the results I get.
I'd love to hear more from you and others.
Spinner
spinner
Member
Kip -
Thanks for the reply. I do not have a DSB, but rather 2" of sand in front of my LR, and approximately 1" under and behind the LR.
I do not utilize my sand as a DSB, but more as an aesthetic feature. As a result, my pod and bug population is not so excessive as to be able to support a mandarin, but can support my sand sifting star and a yellow watchman.
Spinner
Thanks for the reply. I do not have a DSB, but rather 2" of sand in front of my LR, and approximately 1" under and behind the LR.
I do not utilize my sand as a DSB, but more as an aesthetic feature. As a result, my pod and bug population is not so excessive as to be able to support a mandarin, but can support my sand sifting star and a yellow watchman.
Spinner
nflnutswif
Member
I have fine CC, I like the looks and with a good clean up crew it stays nice. I have to use a siphon hose about every few months to help alleviate the detris or waste. IMO I have more pods grow w/ CC for my mandarine goby! He's a happy camper. But with the new tank were getting we'll use live sand!
So I think it's what YOU prefer!
:yes:
Pam
So I think it's what YOU prefer!
:yes:
Pam
h2oengr
Member
Actually, if you pinch down on your tube, you can vacuum the sand. I hated the CC I had in my FOWLR tank. It got all kinds of filthy.
I guess it is what each person prefers, but I think this poll is pretty conclusive as to what MOST people prefer.
a_diglio, I think you got your answer!
I guess it is what each person prefers, but I think this poll is pretty conclusive as to what MOST people prefer.
a_diglio, I think you got your answer!