DSP in fuge w/a small footprint

JMartin104 · 02/05/2012, 08:09 AM

I've read Ron Shimek's papers on DSBs and found post where he recommends at 4 sq. ft. Is that "exposed" surface area?

I'm setting up a new tank and I'm considering a DSB in my fuge - footprint is about 12" x 12". But I don't want to waste my time if this is too small. Anyone have experience with small footprints?

mc-cro · 02/05/2012, 08:40 AM

IMO a 12x12 DSB on a 110g tank is a waste of time. You would be better off just keeping the fuge barebottom and siphoning it out regularly. You wont see that much benefit from that footprint. But, that same footprint full of detritus will contribute to nutrient problems.

02/05/2012, 08:09 AM	#1
JMartin104 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central FL Posts: 309	DSP in fuge w/a small footprint I've read Ron Shimek's papers on DSBs and found post where he recommends at 4 sq. ft. Is that "exposed" surface area? I'm setting up a new tank and I'm considering a DSB in my fuge - footprint is about 12" x 12". But I don't want to waste my time if this is too small. Anyone have experience with small footprints? __________________ Disclaimer: Nube since July 2010 Tank: 90g, 2 X 250 MH, 2 X 96w Act, Fuge w/Chaeto & skimmer Fish with mixed SPS/LPS corals

02/05/2012, 08:40 AM	#2
mc-cro (macro) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,238	IMO a 12x12 DSB on a 110g tank is a waste of time. You would be better off just keeping the fuge barebottom and siphoning it out regularly. You wont see that much benefit from that footprint. But, that same footprint full of detritus will contribute to nutrient problems. __________________ Time is the most valuable thing you have... spend it wisely Current Tank Info: 60x26x24 AGE 3 sided starphire