Substrate for messy eaters
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srfisher17
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Originally Posted by js1976
http:///forum/post/2928240
What do you think is the substrate of choice for a 150 with puffer, triggers, etc? Would you use a thin layer of crushed coral or some of the larger reef sands? This will be a substrate that is vacumed often.
Reef sand; this question is often asked after the cc is already in and the hobbiest wants to remove it. If you really like cc and will keep it clean; then it isn't a major issue; IMO.
http:///forum/post/2928240
What do you think is the substrate of choice for a 150 with puffer, triggers, etc? Would you use a thin layer of crushed coral or some of the larger reef sands? This will be a substrate that is vacumed often.
Reef sand; this question is often asked after the cc is already in and the hobbiest wants to remove it. If you really like cc and will keep it clean; then it isn't a major issue; IMO.
srfisher17
Active Member
Originally Posted by js1976
http:///forum/post/2928545
Does reef sand vacuum well without sucking up into the vacuum? My only previous tanks had about half reef sand and half fine powder sand. Needless to say, if I tried to vacuum I would have taken loads of sand with it.
If in doubt, just use one of the larger grain argonite substrates. Most will tell you if they're safe for sand-sifting & soft-belly fish, etc.
http:///forum/post/2928545
Does reef sand vacuum well without sucking up into the vacuum? My only previous tanks had about half reef sand and half fine powder sand. Needless to say, if I tried to vacuum I would have taken loads of sand with it.
If in doubt, just use one of the larger grain argonite substrates. Most will tell you if they're safe for sand-sifting & soft-belly fish, etc.
crypt keeper
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Is vaccuming even needed with good flow?
snakeblitz33
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crushed coral isn't a problem if you vacuum it often. 3 to 4" is great for predator tanks.
small triggers
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truthfully, it ends up being a cross between personal preferance and the amount of work you want into cleaning your sand. I have fine reef sand and argonite mix, I stir half of it every other week before i do my water change. Its just part of regular maintenance. Even when all i had was fine reef sand I stirred it.
95harley
Active Member
Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33
http:///forum/post/2928872
crushed coral isn't a problem if you vacuum it often. 3 to 4" is great for predator tanks.
I had several problems with it, PH would not buff past 7.9 and tons of detris during siphon cleaning.
I removed mine and replaced with Aragonite.
http:///forum/post/2928872
crushed coral isn't a problem if you vacuum it often. 3 to 4" is great for predator tanks.
I had several problems with it, PH would not buff past 7.9 and tons of detris during siphon cleaning.
I removed mine and replaced with Aragonite.
js1976
Member
Originally Posted by srfisher17
http:///forum/post/2928674
If in doubt, just use one of the larger grain argonite substrates. Most will tell you if they're safe for sand-sifting & soft-belly fish, etc.
You just lead into my next question. Are snowflake eels skin irritated by CC? This would be a decision maker out of the two choices.
http:///forum/post/2928674
If in doubt, just use one of the larger grain argonite substrates. Most will tell you if they're safe for sand-sifting & soft-belly fish, etc.
You just lead into my next question. Are snowflake eels skin irritated by CC? This would be a decision maker out of the two choices.
js1976
Member
Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33
http:///forum/post/2928872
crushed coral isn't a problem if you vacuum it often. 3 to 4" is great for predator tanks.
What would you define as often?
http:///forum/post/2928872
crushed coral isn't a problem if you vacuum it often. 3 to 4" is great for predator tanks.
What would you define as often?