except for the whole egg crate thing.. that's just ridonkulous.

I guess that's how I would describe mine, more of a mulm than sand. Just floating around the tank, landing in expensive SPS and killing them. sigh...

People still have sand...?? :question: :biggrin:

i even have retro metal halides (does anyone still remember those?) to kick it with my old skool sand bed.

People still have egg crate :wink:

A snickers bar. Dear god, just think of your blood sugar and hot ears Brad. ;)

Than again maybe the sugar buzz will help you get even more work done.

No kidding. If I eat sugar, I have to lie down -lol

It has been found that sugar increases your serotonin levels thus making you feel good... which counters the nagging doubt you just destroyed your tank. ;^P

I think your a great mod but your tank may not think your a great modder. ;^P
I recently removed my 9 yr old 3" - 4" deep sand bed and some of the acros are still adapting.

The miracle mud is great in the garden!!! Just let it settle in the bucket and then drain off most of the saltwater before adding it. Skimmer sludge is another gardeners secret. LoL

Actually, I felt like I was saving my tank! I usually wake to a good film of algae on the front glass, but today, cleaner than ever.
Depending how the new sand develops, I may replace it annually.

Skimmer sludge isn't too salty for a garden? I would not have guessed that it was a good idea to do that.