Dilema

chatyak · 09/25/2007, 04:36 PM

Ok here's the scoop.... please choose one of the 4 options and your reason why.

1) 2" Sand Bed with Eggcrate
2) 4"+ Sand Bed with Eggcrate
3) 2" Sand Bed with Starboard
4) 4"+ Sand bed with Starboard

I'm still really undecided.... i know the DSB functions to remove nitrates after established.... but what do you think of using starboard instead of eggcrate... would the rock slide on it? I am thinking I may go with starboard even though I bought the eggcrate... simply because there are no holes in it for detritus to get trapped.

NanoBen · 09/25/2007, 04:53 PM

well what i would do is use eggcrate. keep your sand about 2" deep and syphon it every once in a while. shouldnt have any problems. it'll kinda be like having a bare bottom but the looks of sand

chatyak · 09/25/2007, 05:38 PM

Hmm well I want to have a setup that doesn't require constat siphoning... so what would you pick then

If the rock won't slide on the starboard... i'd rather use that... at least it'd be flat underneath everything. What do you think?

Macimage · 09/25/2007, 07:01 PM

I have a 4+" deep sand bed on the bottom of my reef and will be putting one in my new tank I'm setting up.

I don't know why you need the eggcrate or starboard. It would be fine without it.

Joyce

chatyak · 09/25/2007, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Macimage
I have a 4+" deep sand bed on the bottom of my reef and will be putting one in my new tank I'm setting up.

I don't know why you need the eggcrate or starboard. It would be fine without it.

Joyce

HI Joyce,

I know it will be fine without... I'd rather take the pressure off the glass though from the live rock.

Macimage · 09/25/2007, 07:38 PM

Then I would think the starboard would work well, as the eggcrate would be a barrier so that your good burrowing sand critters couldn't get around and through your sand as well.

Joyce

chatyak · 09/25/2007, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Macimage
Then I would think the starboard would work well, as the eggcrate would be a barrier so that your good burrowing sand critters couldn't get around and through your sand as well.

Joyce

That's what I was thinking. Now it's just of matter of DSB vs shallow.

fancyfish · 09/25/2007, 07:44 PM

I would use the 2inch sand bed. No real threat of nitrite spikes and tank crashes and looks nice. I would not recommend siphoning the sand.

chatyak · 09/25/2007, 07:56 PM

What do you mean a tank crash?

I can do that.... could I use a DSB in the refuge area?

chatyak · 09/25/2007, 08:43 PM

How thick should the starboard be.

Also is there a link to order one online at reasonable price? Can't seem to find one that ships to Canada.... could try the local plastic store or home depot?

09/25/2007, 04:36 PM	#1
chatyak Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,090	Dilema Ok here's the scoop.... please choose one of the 4 options and your reason why. 1) 2" Sand Bed with Eggcrate 2) 4"+ Sand Bed with Eggcrate 3) 2" Sand Bed with Starboard 4) 4"+ Sand bed with Starboard I'm still really undecided.... i know the DSB functions to remove nitrates after established.... but what do you think of using starboard instead of eggcrate... would the rock slide on it? I am thinking I may go with starboard even though I bought the eggcrate... simply because there are no holes in it for detritus to get trapped.

09/25/2007, 05:38 PM	#3
chatyak Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,090	Hmm well I want to have a setup that doesn't require constat siphoning... so what would you pick then If the rock won't slide on the starboard... i'd rather use that... at least it'd be flat underneath everything. What do you think? __________________ Fishville

09/25/2007, 07:44 PM	#8
fancyfish Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,418	I would use the 2inch sand bed. No real threat of nitrite spikes and tank crashes and looks nice. I would not recommend siphoning the sand. __________________ The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax. Albert Einstein I hate micro-bubbles!! Current Tank Info: 215 gallon oceanic Ultimate with starfire front, 3-250 watt metal halide, 4-36 inch 39 watt T-5 actinic and daylight bulbs, aquamedic turboflotor shorty with mesh mod 3-Tunze Turbelle® stream 6105 with controller, 40 gallon sump

09/25/2007, 07:56 PM	#9
chatyak Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,090	What do you mean a tank crash? I can do that.... could I use a DSB in the refuge area? __________________ Fishville

09/25/2007, 08:43 PM	#10
chatyak Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,090	How thick should the starboard be. Also is there a link to order one online at reasonable price? Can't seem to find one that ships to Canada.... could try the local plastic store or home depot? __________________ Fishville

09/25/2007, 04:53 PM	#2
NanoBen Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 66	well what i would do is use eggcrate. keep your sand about 2" deep and syphon it every once in a while. shouldnt have any problems. it'll kinda be like having a bare bottom but the looks of sand

09/25/2007, 07:01 PM	#4
Macimage Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Quartz Hill Posts: 4,078	I have a 4+" deep sand bed on the bottom of my reef and will be putting one in my new tank I'm setting up. I don't know why you need the eggcrate or starboard. It would be fine without it. Joyce

09/25/2007, 07:38 PM	#6
Macimage Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Quartz Hill Posts: 4,078	Then I would think the starboard would work well, as the eggcrate would be a barrier so that your good burrowing sand critters couldn't get around and through your sand as well. Joyce