sand or bare glass bottom?

[Canadian]

Originally Posted by Whatigot

Thats definitely the most useful comment on this thread.
I'll maybe try and comment some more when I get a tank featured on RC.

It sounds like you need a hug - you're too angry. *hug*

There, do you feel better now?

Maybe now you can lose just a bit of the attitude and lay off the personal attacks on members who have been here a long time and have helped a lot of people (Doug).

[Delphinus]

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.

[spikehs]

I love the look of sand, to me bb looks too barren. I think when (if) i ever get a bigger setup, i'm going to have a really thin layer (1cm) of sand and siphon it out every few months.