Sand?

boxcar182 · 01/27/2008, 05:46 PM

Is a 1.5 inch sand bed of sugar grade sand the right depth for my 55 fowl. What is the right depth to provide good filteration? Is a more coarse grade better?

Fish_wiz2 · 01/27/2008, 06:55 PM

Well a deep sand bed is better for filtration purposes (3-4 inch or 165 to 220 pounds) but what you have (1.5 or 82.5) is good enough and on the rules. Well the coarseness doesn't matter but don't and i repeat don't use crushed coral (it might cause problems in the future).

01/27/2008, 05:46 PM	#1
boxcar182 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 170	Sand? Is a 1.5 inch sand bed of sugar grade sand the right depth for my 55 fowl. What is the right depth to provide good filteration? Is a more coarse grade better?

01/27/2008, 06:55 PM	#2
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	Well a deep sand bed is better for filtration purposes (3-4 inch or 165 to 220 pounds) but what you have (1.5 or 82.5) is good enough and on the rules. Well the coarseness doesn't matter but don't and i repeat don't use crushed coral (it might cause problems in the future). __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond