DSB's: Facts and bogus...

reef_research · 11/22/2006, 07:38 PM

While i have done plenty of research on marine subjects, my introduction to RC has brought to my attention many new ideas about the use and functions of the Deep Sand Bed.

What is the general concensus on these following questions?:

1) What is the most appropriate depth proven to work over time (past OTS stages, etc,) for DSB's?

I have heard 5-6"...

2) Which material (sand composition, grain size, ratio of prefered sand types)

3) What factors can best improve the correct (natural) function of a DSB in the home aquarium?

4) What are the personal experiences here with "remote DSB's"?

5) Would a combination of both in tank DSB and a remote DSB be more, less, or equally efficient than one or the other?

6) What are some of the infrequent occurances that have been known to happen in all DSB types (in tank, and remote)?

7) Is there a formula that allows people to figure out the most appropriate changes to all aspects of DSB's mentioned above?

8) Is there anything besides this which is considered by any individual member to be vitally important to the healthy maintanance of the DSB?

Thank you all for your help,
Thomas.

sarduci · 11/22/2006, 08:02 PM

Hi Thomas,

That's a decent sized list there. You might want to head over to Dr. Ron's forum on here since he's the end-all-be-all guru on DSB's on here. You'll probably get most of your info right from his forum.

reef_research · 11/26/2006, 06:37 PM

dr rons?

link?

Shooter7 · 11/26/2006, 07:22 PM

Unless we've time warped somewhere, I think Dr. Ron's forum has not been on here for quite some time.

While I don't have specific answers to your questions, I can at least hook you up with a mega-thread that has been going for about a year and a half now on remote DSB's. Happy reading

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5&pagenumber=1

reef_research · 11/26/2006, 07:25 PM

weeeelllll, thats the one i read that caused me to post this.

drummereef · 11/26/2006, 07:32 PM

All answers are based upon personal experience and the writer will not be held accountable for the users results.

1. 4-6" depth on average.
2. 0.5-1.5mm grain size. Caribsea products are good.
3. Having a Cleanup crew.
4. Don't use one. But they work just the same.
5. One or the other would be ok.
6. The development of sulphur dioxide pockets (too deep).
7. Not really.
8. Water changes, RO/DI water, cleanup crew and you're good to go.

reef_research · 11/26/2006, 07:36 PM

excellent, thanks!

11/22/2006, 07:38 PM	#1
reef_research Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New England Abroad Posts: 239	DSB's: Facts and bogus... While i have done plenty of research on marine subjects, my introduction to RC has brought to my attention many new ideas about the use and functions of the Deep Sand Bed. What is the general concensus on these following questions?: 1) What is the most appropriate depth proven to work over time (past OTS stages, etc,) for DSB's? I have heard 5-6"... 2) Which material (sand composition, grain size, ratio of prefered sand types) 3) What factors can best improve the correct (natural) function of a DSB in the home aquarium? 4) What are the personal experiences here with "remote DSB's"? 5) Would a combination of both in tank DSB and a remote DSB be more, less, or equally efficient than one or the other? 6) What are some of the infrequent occurances that have been known to happen in all DSB types (in tank, and remote)? 7) Is there a formula that allows people to figure out the most appropriate changes to all aspects of DSB's mentioned above? 8) Is there anything besides this which is considered by any individual member to be vitally important to the healthy maintanance of the DSB? Thank you all for your help, Thomas. __________________ Thomas "Success is moving from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm." Winston Churchill "Build it and tell us if it works, conjecture only goes so far." Agu Current Tank Info: In process of restructuring

11/26/2006, 06:37 PM	#3
reef_research Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New England Abroad Posts: 239	dr rons? link? __________________ Thomas "Success is moving from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm." Winston Churchill "Build it and tell us if it works, conjecture only goes so far." Agu Current Tank Info: In process of restructuring

11/26/2006, 07:22 PM	#4
Shooter7 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tolono, IL Posts: 6,754	Unless we've time warped somewhere, I think Dr. Ron's forum has not been on here for quite some time. While I don't have specific answers to your questions, I can at least hook you up with a mega-thread that has been going for about a year and a half now on remote DSB's. Happy reading http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5&pagenumber=1 __________________ Dave Current Tank Info: 10 years salty - standard 29g reef - moved from 120 gal reef, 2x250w Reeflux 10k's on ARO electronics and VHO super actinics on Icecap ballast, 2xTunze 6060, MSX 200 skimmer, GEO 612 Ca reactor, mag 12 return

11/26/2006, 07:25 PM	#5
reef_research Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New England Abroad Posts: 239	weeeelllll, thats the one i read that caused me to post this. __________________ Thomas "Success is moving from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm." Winston Churchill "Build it and tell us if it works, conjecture only goes so far." Agu Current Tank Info: In process of restructuring

11/26/2006, 07:32 PM	#6
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	All answers are based upon personal experience and the writer will not be held accountable for the users results. 1. 4-6" depth on average. 2. 0.5-1.5mm grain size. Caribsea products are good. 3. Having a Cleanup crew. 4. Don't use one. But they work just the same. 5. One or the other would be ok. 6. The development of sulphur dioxide pockets (too deep). 7. Not really. 8. Water changes, RO/DI water, cleanup crew and you're good to go. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

11/22/2006, 08:02 PM	#2
sarduci Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wausau, Wisconsin Posts: 1,278	Hi Thomas, That's a decent sized list there. You might want to head over to Dr. Ron's forum on here since he's the end-all-be-all guru on DSB's on here. You'll probably get most of your info right from his forum.

11/26/2006, 07:36 PM	#7
reef_research Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New England Abroad Posts: 239	excellent, thanks! __________________ Thomas "Success is moving from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm." Winston Churchill "Build it and tell us if it works, conjecture only goes so far." Agu Current Tank Info: In process of restructuring