Shallow reef barebottom?

NastyZ · 12/12/2012, 06:28 PM

So I'm setting up a 90 shallow reef and think of going BB I'm thinking if I put sand the flow will kick up to much sand since its shallow what do you guys think this tank is going to be a sps tank by the way so it will have 70-100x turn over

Tank measures 48x30x15

cephalotus · 12/12/2012, 06:36 PM

I have ran my 48*24*12 barebottom since the get go and would highly reccomend you doing the same. I would reccomend barebottom in any tank but certainly in a shallow sps reef.
And those are sweet dimensions, good luck and keep us updated.

NastyZ · 12/12/2012, 10:26 PM

Yea I'm leaning towards BB

jimmy n · 12/12/2012, 10:52 PM

It's all taste. I personally disdain the look of a bb tank. If you can cover the bottom in lps or encrusting montis, I'm ok with it. I like the "glazed" bb tank.

Personal preference... I've gone BB and it's certainly simplifies the maintenance. I love the sand, sand fauna, and don't like my tank without it.

JME

Jim

jimmy n · 12/12/2012, 10:53 PM

It's all taste. I personally disdain the look of a bb tank. If you can cover the bottom in lps or encrusting montis, I'm ok with it. I like the "glazed" bb tank.

Personal preference... I've gone BB and it's certainly simplifies the maintenance. I love the sand, sand fauna, and don't like my tank without it.

JME

Jim

sirreal63 · 12/12/2012, 11:02 PM

My tank is shallow, 17" and I am running two Tunze 6100's and a Tunze 6060 with a 1" sand bed. It is hard to keep the flow up and the sand in place but you can do it if you plan the flow and find where to direct it and keep sand in place. BB is easier and I have ran it both ways, I prefer sand.

biocube14g · 12/12/2012, 11:37 PM

wassup fabian! had no idea you were gonna do a new tank?? you gotta tell the guys on ccrk about it! well anyways, good luck! are u conna mound all of ralf's trimmings of sps in it?

NastyZ · 12/13/2012, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmy n

It's all taste. I personally disdain the look of a bb tank. If you can cover the bottom in lps or encrusting montis, I'm ok with it. I like the "glazed" bb tank.

Personal preference... I've gone BB and it's certainly simplifies the maintenance. I love the sand, sand fauna, and don't like my tank without it.

JME

Jim

That's my plan monti Lps and zoas the bottom will still b white since I have the tank ontop of white foam to even everything out

NastyZ · 12/13/2012, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sirreal63

My tank is shallow, 17" and I am running two Tunze 6100's and a Tunze 6060 with a 1" sand bed. It is hard to keep the flow up and the sand in place but you can do it if you plan the flow and find where to direct it and keep sand in place. BB is easier and I have ran it both ways, I prefer sand.

The thing I'm afraid of is the width of the tank I only want PH on the back wall but I probably could get away with a 1" sand bed but I'm still leaning towards BB

NastyZ · 12/13/2012, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by biocube14g

wassup fabian! had no idea you were gonna do a new tank?? you gotta tell the guys on ccrk about it! well anyways, good luck! are u conna mound all of ralf's trimmings of sps in it?

Yea I just got it off ccrk and no I don't have that much of Ralph's frags only a few I have a lot more sps now that iv bought my bow is pretty heavily stocked

TimmyD16 · 12/13/2012, 01:30 AM

Personal preference... IMO I hate BB... but if its your thing, go for it... though 100x flow seems a bit overkill...

12/12/2012, 06:28 PM	#1
NastyZ Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atascadero ca Posts: 664	Shallow reef barebottom? So I'm setting up a 90 shallow reef and think of going BB I'm thinking if I put sand the flow will kick up to much sand since its shallow what do you guys think this tank is going to be a sps tank by the way so it will have 70-100x turn over Tank measures 48x30x15

12/12/2012, 11:02 PM	#6
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	My tank is shallow, 17" and I am running two Tunze 6100's and a Tunze 6060 with a 1" sand bed. It is hard to keep the flow up and the sand in place but you can do it if you plan the flow and find where to direct it and keep sand in place. BB is easier and I have ran it both ways, I prefer sand. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

12/12/2012, 11:37 PM	#7
biocube14g Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Templeton, CA Posts: 240	wassup fabian! had no idea you were gonna do a new tank?? you gotta tell the guys on ccrk about it! well anyways, good luck! are u conna mound all of ralf's trimmings of sps in it? __________________ "Just one day, the ocean will be dominated by clownfish, and you will no longer hear of a shark attack, but rather a clown attack!"- MYSELF Current Tank Info: JBJ 28 Nano Cube, 14k Metal Halides, UV Sterilizer, HOB Protein Skimmer, 30 Lbs LR Main display; 30 Lbs rubble in sump, 10 Gallon Sump, 2 Hydor Koralia 240's, RIO 2100 Return Pump

12/13/2012, 01:30 AM	#11
TimmyD16 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 280	Personal preference... IMO I hate BB... but if its your thing, go for it... though 100x flow seems a bit overkill... __________________ ~TimmyD “Jellyfish are 97% water or something, so how much are they doing? Just give them another 3% and make them water. It's more useful.” Karl Pilkington

12/12/2012, 06:36 PM	#2
cephalotus Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 123	I have ran my 482412 barebottom since the get go and would highly reccomend you doing the same. I would reccomend barebottom in any tank but certainly in a shallow sps reef. And those are sweet dimensions, good luck and keep us updated.

12/12/2012, 10:26 PM	#3
NastyZ Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atascadero ca Posts: 664	Yea I'm leaning towards BB

12/12/2012, 10:52 PM	#4
jimmy n Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,256	It's all taste. I personally disdain the look of a bb tank. If you can cover the bottom in lps or encrusting montis, I'm ok with it. I like the "glazed" bb tank. Personal preference... I've gone BB and it's certainly simplifies the maintenance. I love the sand, sand fauna, and don't like my tank without it. JME Jim

12/12/2012, 10:53 PM	#5
jimmy n Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,256	It's all taste. I personally disdain the look of a bb tank. If you can cover the bottom in lps or encrusting montis, I'm ok with it. I like the "glazed" bb tank. Personal preference... I've gone BB and it's certainly simplifies the maintenance. I love the sand, sand fauna, and don't like my tank without it. JME Jim