Bare Bottom vs substrate

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Originally Posted by Kronk

I think the only reason people to BB is because they like the look.

Cheers,
Ken

There may be some people who choose BB for that reason, but I think most who chose that route do so because they can remove all detritus from the bottom for an ultra clean system. I think it all about long-term control of nutrient build up.

Personally, I'm going to compromise. The visible half of the tank will be covered with sand, but the back half will be as bare as possible.