Jblank44
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So when I started my BC 14 I was told, by the stupid people in aquarium adventures that no nothing, that black gravel, the same as used for freshwater fish would be okay... wrong. That thing is a detritus trap. My nitrates continue to stay around 10-25 ppm. I do weekly 20-25% water changes, change the poly filter. Clean the walls and vacuum the gravel. So, my guess is the gravel is what is killing me, if I am wrong correct me. My question is, since I will be moving my tank in 3 weeks to a new place, what sand and type of bed should I put in. My LFS, Phishy Business which is an absolutely fantastic FS, told me to put in just enough sand to cover the bottom, get a sand sifting goby and a few more snails and I will be good to go. What do you guys think?
Here is my tank info on filtration:
Chamber one: Heater
Chamber two: InTank media basket
Top: Poly filter... Middle: Soon to be Cheato algae... bottom: Chemipure and Purigen.
Chamber three: Stock biocube sponge and pump
In my tank I have a Koralia 240... maybe it isnt positioned correctly to help keep things moving... idk.
Also have a Hydor wavemaker on my return pump powerhead that spins...
Here is a pic so you can see where stuff is...
Not sure what is going on but would really appreciate advice, tips, and any help.
Thanks,
Jacob
Here is my tank info on filtration:
Chamber one: Heater
Chamber two: InTank media basket
Top: Poly filter... Middle: Soon to be Cheato algae... bottom: Chemipure and Purigen.
Chamber three: Stock biocube sponge and pump
In my tank I have a Koralia 240... maybe it isnt positioned correctly to help keep things moving... idk.
Also have a Hydor wavemaker on my return pump powerhead that spins...
Here is a pic so you can see where stuff is...
![tuvygybe.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F07%2F21%2Ftuvygybe.jpg&hash=48a064389824335b5340c7f6f4ca74a1)
Not sure what is going on but would really appreciate advice, tips, and any help.
Thanks,
Jacob