Sure does--
And the word you all were looking for is Oolitic, which is a fine limestone sand. With the demise of Southdown it is a good substitute for a DSB.
Now, back ot being a figment of the imagination.
Starting a new SW tank
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Sure does--
And the word you all were looking for is Oolitic, which is a fine limestone sand. With the demise of Southdown it is a good substitute for a DSB.
Now, back ot being a figment of the imagination.
EvilE
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Wow I feel honored that the great one posted in my new tank thread!!!<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9413330#post9413330 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WaterKeeper
Sure does--
And the word you all were looking for is Oolitic, which is a fine limestone sand. With the demise of Southdown it is a good substitute for a DSB.
Now, back ot being a figment of the imagination.
:lol:
Many people call me names but seldom do they use the word "Great".
Many people call me names but seldom do they use the word "Great".
preculafreak06
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I would go with live sand.
EvilE
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What is the best level of salinity for a FOWLR tank?? I read that 1.020-1.026 is the range, but what is best?? I only have a hydrometer, no refractometer. I read that they are inaccurate, but that's all I have.......it's one of those plastic arm raising hydrometers.....is that ok for starts??
Use the salinity of natural seawater, which is 1.026. Lower levels are throwbacks to the late 1980's.
AZDesertRat
In Memoriam
Borrow a refractometer or take it to the LFS and compare it to their unit. Once you have an idea of its accuracy mark the correction on the side with a Sharpie. Always rinse it out real well with RO/DI after each use so it does not get a buildup on the swingarm or interior surfaces and it should stay reasonably accurate or at least repeatable for a long time.
PatMayo
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YOu will still have to do regular partial water changes. If you use a sand type substrate most folks never vacuum the substrate. In fact it is not recommended. My tank has been up for 15 months now and I have never touched the sand.
With larger predatory fish you may have to do larger water changes. They create a lot of waste. If you don't have a top notch skimmer and have it dialed in it will be tough. The water gets quite dirty rather quick.
Since it is a captive system you need to do the work and have the equipment to keep the water clean.
You don't need live sand. It's a waste of money. If you have live rock the rock will seed the sand. It only takes time.
Save your money for a good skimmer.
Regards,.
Pat
With larger predatory fish you may have to do larger water changes. They create a lot of waste. If you don't have a top notch skimmer and have it dialed in it will be tough. The water gets quite dirty rather quick.
Since it is a captive system you need to do the work and have the equipment to keep the water clean.
You don't need live sand. It's a waste of money. If you have live rock the rock will seed the sand. It only takes time.
Save your money for a good skimmer.
Regards,.
Pat
PatMayo
New member
I would suggest a Refractometer. They are very accurate. A swing arm type is not accurate.
If you are adding additives they can raise the salinity.
You can get one here.
The S100ATC is the one I use. Very good tool.
http://www.refracts.com/Industrialdetails.htm
Regards,
Pat
If you are adding additives they can raise the salinity.
You can get one here.
The S100ATC is the one I use. Very good tool.
http://www.refracts.com/Industrialdetails.htm
Regards,
Pat
