Fine Sand?

reefkingdom · 01/16/2008, 12:52 AM

is it true that the finer the sand, the better the nitrogen cycle?

Can anyone recommend some really white, fine sand?

drillsar · 01/16/2008, 01:21 AM

Well if your going for a DSB yes you need fine sand 4" to 6" for the nitrogen process.

I recommend caribsea aragmax sugar sized sand or Ocean direct oolite but its better probably to get dry since its cheaper

reefkingdom · 01/16/2008, 08:20 AM

so then the finer, the thicker?

drillsar · 01/16/2008, 09:30 AM

for a dsb you need 4" to 6" sand bed. a great article is here:

http://www.ronshimek.com/Deep%20Sand%20Beds.htm

01/16/2008, 12:52 AM	#1
reefkingdom Moved On Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: sherman oaks ca Posts: 36	Fine Sand? is it true that the finer the sand, the better the nitrogen cycle? Can anyone recommend some really white, fine sand?

01/16/2008, 01:21 AM	#2
drillsar Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Orange, NJ Posts: 2,838	Well if your going for a DSB yes you need fine sand 4" to 6" for the nitrogen process. I recommend caribsea aragmax sugar sized sand or Ocean direct oolite but its better probably to get dry since its cheaper

01/16/2008, 08:20 AM	#3
reefkingdom Moved On Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: sherman oaks ca Posts: 36	so then the finer, the thicker?

01/16/2008, 09:30 AM	#4
drillsar Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Orange, NJ Posts: 2,838	for a dsb you need 4" to 6" sand bed. a great article is here: http://www.ronshimek.com/Deep%20Sand%20Beds.htm