Substrate clumping

Oceanic · #1 09-02-2008, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by martym

What causes this and how to stop it?
Thanks

Usually this is a sign of Calcium carbonate forming in the substrate sticking everything together. I had this in my old tank once. Not sure how to prevent it, my tank has no sand so i don't have to worry about it!

Marlin65 · #2 09-02-2008, 09:21 PM

Not a good thing more flow will help and something to stir it up a bit.
How deep is your sand anything less than three inches is useless especially if it is larger grains.

Aquattro · #3 09-02-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Marlin65

How deep is your sand anything less than three inches is useless especially if it is larger grains.

Useless in what context?

Marlin65 · #4 09-03-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

Useless in what context?

For NO3 reduction you need a min of 3" anything less will just turn into a nutrient sink.

Aquattro · #5 09-03-2008, 01:53 AM

I'll start a different thread on depth later on

Marlin65 · #6 09-03-2008, 03:15 AM

I take it you don't agree.

Aquattro · #7 09-03-2008, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Marlin65

I take it you don't agree.

Well, yes and no. Kinda. The thing is, I don't think you need sand at all, and if you use it, is 2 inches bad where 4 inches is good? If so, why? If not, why not? Don't worry, we'll get our own thread going