I have 2 tanks with sand and 2 without. One in particular is approaching 7 or 8 years (I can't remember if it was technically 2001 when I set it up or early 2002).
Honestly? That one tank has hit end of life and has hit it hard ... and I'm afraid .. very afraid of the teardown process ahead of me. As been said what can be found in sand that is a mere 8 months old, never mind 8 years. I am hoping to have all fish corals and clams removed before I touch that sand.
I like the aesthetics of sandbeds but that's it and that's all. And in hindsight, it's not worth it, spend the money on extra nice rock or a nice skimmer instead. Barebottom tanks from here on out for me.
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-- Tony
My next hobby will be flooding my basement while repeatedly banging my head against a brick wall and tearing up $100 bills. Whee!
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