Sandbed Depth?

[HUNTER1]

I have been reading about deep sandbed but they produce worms, I don't like worms. Will the tank get the worms if I only have 2" sandbed? thanks

 

[cloak]

If your using "live rock," most likely. Worms are are great though. They're probably one of the most beneficial critters you could have when it comes down to a sandbed IMO.

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/rs/index.php

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-03/rs/index.php

 

[Oppee]

They will sneak in on corals and liverock going to a shallow sandbed will not get rid of them, i would say to embrace the worms lol they are great little guys that help take care of unwanted organics.

 

[fazilosman]

Not having worms is like your digestion system not having bacteria! It will eventually make you pretty sick and even lead to death. I personally am looking to increase my worm population this making my tank "self sufficient" from a cleanup perspective. I would highly encourage you to look at these YouTub videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0mN3W_CZ9Y&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDMkGDtD0dw&feature=plcp
http://www.ipsf.com/reefworms.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEo6erb5iGo

 

[HUNTER1]

Alright I'll see when I get to that part. I will do the 2" inches sandbed thanks guys