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Old 09-23-2010, 04:18 PM
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I've run everything from BB to DSB and everything in between. Frankly I think BB or super shallow sand bed are the way to go. Easy to clean and, as has already been said, will soon be covered in Coraline or zoas so you don't really need to worry. I've even seen one tank on RC that had pretty much a "lawn" of GSP.

The only reason I'm going with a super shallow sandbed in the 20 gallon is for looks...there won't be a goby, but will be some sand sifting snails.

Either way you go will determine how you're going to secure live rock for display.

Hope this helps!
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Old 09-23-2010, 05:22 AM
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I'm BB and liking it. Had shrimp and kept a Blue Linkia for about 2 years and about the only thing that probably wouldn't work, that I would want, would be that burrowing goby/shrimp pair. Found the bottom doesn't stay bare for long as get covered by coralline and zoas but is still easy to clean.

Still think it's something how long it takes people (including reefers) to notice no sand. If your not sure what to do can start BB and always add sand later if you don't like the look. If you do go sand suggest you consider just a SSB.
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