question on how to DIY RDSB?

RicoHorton · 09/15/2010, 10:37 PM

would like to see some remote deep sand bed sumps to get an idea of how i want to build mine? i was going to set up a remote refugium but now i am thinking maybe RDSB. this would mean i would have no need of lighting a fuge and dealing with macro algae. if i decide on a fuge i could just put a small hob that can flow directly into the tank. does this seem like a good way to go?
thx

jefathome · 09/16/2010, 08:52 AM

Depends on your goal.... Personally I would only do a RDSB in addition to a fuge. I think that the fuge will remove a ton of nitrates and phosphates, as well as act as a place for pods to grow. The DSB only really does Nitrates.

RicoHorton · 09/16/2010, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jefathome

Depends on your goal.... Personally I would only do a RDSB in addition to a fuge. I think that the fuge will remove a ton of nitrates and phosphates, as well as act as a place for pods to grow. The DSB only really does Nitrates.

thanks so i also have read on here where some are using a separate 5 gallon bucket with deep sand bed remote from the sump for nitrate control. is there any pics that show how that is done. i want to do a fuge but i am concerned that the sump that was given to me will work or be enough space for macro to grow for 55 gal tank.

09/15/2010, 10:37 PM	#1
RicoHorton Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mountlake Terrace, WA Posts: 11	question on how to DIY RDSB? would like to see some remote deep sand bed sumps to get an idea of how i want to build mine? i was going to set up a remote refugium but now i am thinking maybe RDSB. this would mean i would have no need of lighting a fuge and dealing with macro algae. if i decide on a fuge i could just put a small hob that can flow directly into the tank. does this seem like a good way to go? thx __________________ ~Rico~ Current Tank Info: 55gal glass rectangle

09/16/2010, 08:52 AM	#2
jefathome Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 2,915	Depends on your goal.... Personally I would only do a RDSB in addition to a fuge. I think that the fuge will remove a ton of nitrates and phosphates, as well as act as a place for pods to grow. The DSB only really does Nitrates. __________________ Without Geometry, life is pointless Current Tank Info: NEW 150g in-wall Solartube display; 60g 4x2ft frag tank; 3g work Pico.... all Reef tanks

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