reefkprz
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Originally Posted by greenwolf52
what is the benefit of a deep sand bed?
if i already have 2" of argonite, can i add someting a little more fine on top of it?
One of the principal benefits to deep sand bed methodologies is the potential for natural nitrate reduction (NNR). The speed and extent to which a DSB can reduce nitrate in an aquarium amazes many aquarists… especially those that have struggled with nitrate control for any length of time through other means. The benefits to an established tank with the upgrade to a DSB are apparent in just a few weeks with potential for complete nitrate reduction (to “zero”)!
remember for DSB to operate properly you need the critters to stir the top layers (nass snails sand shifting [not sifting] crabs and such)
the finer sand will eventually all end up underneath the bigger stuff, nature of the beast so to speak.
what is the benefit of a deep sand bed?
if i already have 2" of argonite, can i add someting a little more fine on top of it?
One of the principal benefits to deep sand bed methodologies is the potential for natural nitrate reduction (NNR). The speed and extent to which a DSB can reduce nitrate in an aquarium amazes many aquarists… especially those that have struggled with nitrate control for any length of time through other means. The benefits to an established tank with the upgrade to a DSB are apparent in just a few weeks with potential for complete nitrate reduction (to “zero”)!
remember for DSB to operate properly you need the critters to stir the top layers (nass snails sand shifting [not sifting] crabs and such)
the finer sand will eventually all end up underneath the bigger stuff, nature of the beast so to speak.
