Substate or no substrate ?

[fishmogul]

I am putting together a 75 gallon reef tank. I saw a pic of a reef aquarium without substrate. If i want to have a reef setup primarily with coral ,would no substrate work as well as without? It seems detritus would be easier to control without it .

 

[SurfnFish]

I have a BareBottom and love it! It takes a little more cleaning, but I think it looks better when clean. It's personal preference really. Be prepared for a lot of strong opinions both ways. Good luck with what you decide.

 

[aaron L]

Isn't it harder to keep your parameters in order? My friend has it and there is always something wrong.

 

[tinmanny]

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I am thinking of doing the same but a friend suggested that I paint the bottom sand color so it looks like sand anyway
I was thinking I would like to put about a 1/2" os concrete to make it look like arock bottom
Good luck with your choice
they bouth look very good when you are looking at the corals
Manny:smokin:

 

[SurfnFish]

I haven't had any issues with my param's. I do a 20% water change every other week, and everything stays stable.

 

[fishmogul]

I thought of putting some pvc small pipe as supports for coral Thanks for replies.