NOOO DSB here!
Krowleey - Go with an inch or two of sand, then if you like go with more, go for it. I quit telling people not to do DSB's.
As to the freaking out about this topic. We could do it on anything, any form of filtration including live rock, bio balls (my favorite), mud, sand, canister filters, in sump, hang on, you name it there are pro's and con's to everything. If you really don't know what to do then you need to study some more until you feel more comfortable.
Fearing the sand because of this topic is simply telling you to beware and learn the pro's and con's, know what your getting into. When you started this hobby you didn't know you were going to be a plumber, marine biologist, chemist, and such. Its all part of the learning process.
Jlem and I both use shallow sandbeds, so to does Sammystingray I believe. Each of us has our own reasons. Its a great filter whether it be shallow or deep, beats the hell out of crushed coral or gravel. (don't you agree jelm, or are you still stairing at your computer grining
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I say yes use the sand, I would personally use the southdown type or fine aragonite sand, no more than two inches, or about 80 pounds or so in a 90 gallon tank.
Thomas
