shallow sand beds

[importfan878]

i wanna set up a shallow sand bed but dont really now the proper way too, i was looknig for soem reccomentdations and if you guys coudl find nay nice threads on them

 

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annnnnnnny1?

 

[Amphiprion]

When I set mine up, I treated it exactly as I would a deep sand bed. You need good circulation around it, adequate diversity (who knows?), and proper grain size (xx fine). These should help with a successful ssb. Some prefer to siphon, vaccuum, etc., but I have never found this necessary. There are many variables involved, so you may or may not find yourself siphoning to maintain it. However, IMO, if you meet the requirements above, it will minimze what you must do to maintain it long-term.