Sand Recomnedation for a DSB in a 75g

Vanquishxxxx · 05/26/2008, 10:35 AM

what would you suggest for a dsb in a 75g tank

reefnetworth · 05/26/2008, 11:05 AM

Carib-Sea Fiji Pink!

the granular size is what you want, it really doesnt matter what brand...i guess! its the only one my LFS carries, and the only one ive ever used.

it come dry or wet, the wet one is supposed to help it cycle faster since it says it has about 200,000,000 bacteria in a 20 lb bag.

a pinch of fishfood with the dry sand will help it cycle just as well!

reefnetworth · 05/26/2008, 11:16 AM

were you asking about the best depth for a DSB in a display? i had to come back and read your thread again after leaving i thought...maybe thats what you were asking.

DSB in a reef display is usually about 4"-6" deep, and about 8" in the sump. (if you use/have one)

Vanquishxxxx · 05/26/2008, 11:32 AM

no i wanted a good sand for one , thanks.

Vanquishxxxx · 05/26/2008, 11:40 AM

0.2 to 1.22 mm grain is this a good size ?

lancer99 · 05/26/2008, 02:16 PM

I use Caribsea Aragamax. Seems to do the trick.

-R

Bambalam · 05/26/2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vanquishxxxx
0.2 to 1.22 mm grain is this a good size ?

Yes.

Nereaga · 05/26/2008, 08:25 PM

IMO, for a DSB it is best to use sugar sized sand. Its is best to use to trap bacteria deep within the sand. I have about 180lbs of it in my display and sump. I register VERY small amounts of NitrAtes with a heavy stocking.... I beleive it is doing its job.

Just remeber that the typical life span of a DSB is about 4-5 years or so....

Brad

05/26/2008, 10:35 AM	#1
Vanquishxxxx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 998	Sand Recomnedation for a DSB in a 75g what would you suggest for a dsb in a 75g tank

05/26/2008, 11:05 AM	#2
reefnetworth Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3,810	Carib-Sea Fiji Pink! the granular size is what you want, it really doesnt matter what brand...i guess! its the only one my LFS carries, and the only one ive ever used. it come dry or wet, the wet one is supposed to help it cycle faster since it says it has about 200,000,000 bacteria in a 20 lb bag. a pinch of fishfood with the dry sand will help it cycle just as well! __________________ GIVE A MAN A FISH, YOU FEED HIM FOR A DAY. TEACH A MAN TO FISH, HE FEEDS HIMSELF FOR LIFE. (NEVER, underestimate another man's greed) Current Tank Info: SPS dominated barebottom display with BB sump since 2005, most consistant parameters in 19+ years of reefkeeping.

05/26/2008, 11:16 AM	#3
reefnetworth Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3,810	were you asking about the best depth for a DSB in a display? i had to come back and read your thread again after leaving i thought...maybe thats what you were asking. DSB in a reef display is usually about 4"-6" deep, and about 8" in the sump. (if you use/have one) __________________ GIVE A MAN A FISH, YOU FEED HIM FOR A DAY. TEACH A MAN TO FISH, HE FEEDS HIMSELF FOR LIFE. (NEVER, underestimate another man's greed) Current Tank Info: SPS dominated barebottom display with BB sump since 2005, most consistant parameters in 19+ years of reefkeeping.

05/26/2008, 11:32 AM	#4
Vanquishxxxx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 998	no i wanted a good sand for one , thanks.

05/26/2008, 11:40 AM	#5
Vanquishxxxx Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 998	0.2 to 1.22 mm grain is this a good size ?

05/26/2008, 02:16 PM	#6
lancer99 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 1,100	I use Caribsea Aragamax. Seems to do the trick. -R

05/26/2008, 08:25 PM	#8
Nereaga Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oley, Pa 19547 Posts: 1,513	IMO, for a DSB it is best to use sugar sized sand. Its is best to use to trap bacteria deep within the sand. I have about 180lbs of it in my display and sump. I register VERY small amounts of NitrAtes with a heavy stocking.... I beleive it is doing its job. Just remeber that the typical life span of a DSB is about 4-5 years or so.... Brad