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02-05-2010, 04:03 AM
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just that simple? Perfect!
 I plan on rinsing the sand and seeding it with my DT sand but is there anything else I should be aware of before adding the new sand?
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02-05-2010, 04:06 AM
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Why are you adding sand?
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02-05-2010, 04:43 AM
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A DSB doesnt export anything. Growing algae and then pulling it out of the tank is exporting. Too often DSB become a generator for H2S gas that can poison your system. So unless you are certain that you are setting it up correctly I believe that a sandbed over 2" is generally not worth it.
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02-05-2010, 05:36 AM
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pretty much my set up.. just make sure your skimmer side is large enough for your current skimmer & any that you might want to upgrade too... I just found out the hard way tonight that mine isn't big enough for the Vertex... so its back to the coralife one until I can find something else that will fit.
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02-05-2010, 05:50 AM
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Ha Ha I made the skimmer side big enough for a vertex alpha 200 hahah its my dream skimmer lol You should try a bubble magus nac7. Small foot print and does a wicked job. Its rated for up to 185gal with a light bioload.
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02-05-2010, 06:24 AM
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After alot of reasearch and deliberation, this should be my course of action. If i have read corectly "H2S" lowers the PH. So if having a DSB on a reverse light cycly, It should counter balance the PH swing. Correct? If setup corectly, should end up being maintance free. IMO, this to be a pure reef, with an abundance of life, cultured or bought.
http://www.ronshimek.com/deep_sand_beds.html
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