Sand bed

[Reefer Rob]

I don't think the death rates in their experiments would apply to an established tank; other factors would come into play in a newly set up tank.

The thing I found most interesting is that all tanks experienced a similar level of nitrate reduction- shallow or deep substrate.

It made me re-think the value of plenums and DSBs. I fact it should make us question what we think we know about how nitrates are reduced in our aquariums. Nitrate is obviously being reduced in areas other than anoxic zones

[albert_dao]

Originally Posted by Reefer Rob

I don't think the death rates in their experiments would apply to an established tank; other factors would come into play in a newly set up tank.

The thing I found most interesting is that all tanks experienced a similar level of nitrate reduction- shallow or deep substrate.

It made me re-think the value of plenums and DSBs. I fact it should make us question what we think we know about how nitrates are reduced in our aquariums. Nitrate is obviously being reduced in areas other than anoxic zones

That is pretty interesting.

*puts on thinking cap*

... Okay, that wasn't a good idea, I'm going to bed now, LOL!

Later.

[DJKoop]

Wow, talk about a mature tank. Looks like someone choped a section of reef out and stuck it in there. Beyond words. How many years would it take to get growth like that? Still speachless.