Tips for keeping a DSB

[BCOrchidGuy]

Get live sand from as many places as you can, local stores etc, a pound or two from each and seed your sand bed with it, some small stars etc. will do nicely as well but let your sand bed get established before you add stars (they eat pretty much everything they encounter in the sand). As was suggested, a DSB is a lot of work, do as much research as you can, and be prepared for a long long long break in period. I had a DSB in my refugium (50 gallon) that was above my old 90 gallon, live rock rubble, live sand etc all contributed to making it live. As I said, lots of live sand from everywhere I got away from DSB's as I'm not convinced it's the best way to go for my likes. If you want sand diving fish etc then for sure a DSB is a nice way to go.

Doug