Dsb??

[J Castellano]

When you guys are implementing a DSB are you using a plenum or just 4" - 6" of sand right in the tank.

Thanks,

Justin Castellano

 

[Tbohinc]

just 4" - 6" of sand right in the tank is what I did external sand beds are very popular now

 

[itZme]

I have about 6-8" DSB in the refugium, no plenum, just sand and macro. (plus pods, bristle worms, brittle stars, amphipods, copepods, etc... )
I also have about 1-2" in the display for looks.

-- Kevin

 

[cowcio]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9584428#post9584428 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by itZme
I have about 6-8" DSB in the refugium, no plenum, just sand and macro. (plus pods, bristle worms, brittle stars, amphipods, copepods, etc... )
I also have about 1-2" in the display for looks.

-- Kevin

That's kind of what I'm doing in my SPS setup. Instead of 1-2" in the display, I will be using starboard.

 

[J Castellano]

I currently have about 2-3 inches in my display and am setting up a 110 gal sump and 20 gal fuge in my basement. I will probably put 4-5 inches in the sump and 2-3 inches in the fuge. Does this sound like a good plan??

Thanks,
Justin Castellano

 

[itZme]

There are many guys who only run a remote DSB in a bucket for denitrification so if you are worried about having enough of a DSB to keep nitrates down then have no fear. You can get by with no sand in your display if you have a DSB in your fuge.

I would not put any sand in the sump as this is where most people run their skimmers and return pumps and you never want to run sand through your pumps if you can avoid it.

Keep in mind this is only MY personal feelings and there are many people in these forums who would tell you that you shouldn't have ANY sand in your system. It is all up to your take on the matter and what you are willing to live with and also what you feel looks nice.

HTH
-- Kevin

 

[cash03ins]

Pm sent

 

[itZme]

PM sent about whether he should run a DSB or not?

 

[ReefWidowed]

I think someone is trying to get his/her post numbers up for selling.....pretty shady....