Getting a New 150T - Thinking of Going DSB

moogoos · 03/31/2017, 11:48 PM

I've always like sand, but just really the look. I have a reefer 350 that I will be swapping out for a 150T. I was originally going to go with a standard 120 48x24x24 but thought, with a 150T I can go with a 6 to 8" DSB. I didn't want to reach down in a 30" deep but with a higher sand bed this won't be an issue and I should benefit from the DSB.

I'll also have a 70G fuge and sump in the basement but just trying to think through the whole setup as I'm about to order the tank.

Also I have pretty large live rock so is it ok if the rock is at the bottom of the tank with sand around it up 6 or 8" as well? I would feel off placing rock on top of a DSB, still think it should be on the glass bottom.

Any other considerations here? Thoughts? Experiences?

Keelo · 04/01/2017, 12:14 AM

In my opinion if you are implementing the dsb for nutrient control I think there are far more better options that you should explore.

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laserjim · 04/01/2017, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Keelo

In my opinion if you are implementing the dsb for nutrient control I think there are far more better options that you should explore.

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Andrew D · 04/01/2017, 08:43 AM

Also agree, but if you do want a DSB then don't put it in the display but rather a compartment in your sump or a separate but in-line refugium. Easier to remove when it gets "full".

moogoos · 04/01/2017, 02:39 PM

Cool thanks guys. Think I'll just stick with a 120G for now

03/31/2017, 11:48 PM	#1
moogoos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 31	Getting a New 150T - Thinking of Going DSB I've always like sand, but just really the look. I have a reefer 350 that I will be swapping out for a 150T. I was originally going to go with a standard 120 48x24x24 but thought, with a 150T I can go with a 6 to 8" DSB. I didn't want to reach down in a 30" deep but with a higher sand bed this won't be an issue and I should benefit from the DSB. I'll also have a 70G fuge and sump in the basement but just trying to think through the whole setup as I'm about to order the tank. Also I have pretty large live rock so is it ok if the rock is at the bottom of the tank with sand around it up 6 or 8" as well? I would feel off placing rock on top of a DSB, still think it should be on the glass bottom. Any other considerations here? Thoughts? Experiences?

04/01/2017, 08:43 AM	#4
Andrew D Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 356	Also agree, but if you do want a DSB then don't put it in the display but rather a compartment in your sump or a separate but in-line refugium. Easier to remove when it gets "full". __________________ 350G display, 700G system loaded with all kinds of neat stuff! Current Tank Info: 350G DT, 700G system including in-line mantis, anemone and frag tanks

04/01/2017, 12:14 AM	#2
Keelo Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: So cal Posts: 299	In my opinion if you are implementing the dsb for nutrient control I think there are far more better options that you should explore. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/01/2017, 02:39 PM	#5
moogoos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 31	Cool thanks guys. Think I'll just stick with a 120G for now