Sand or bare, {corals}

[IanWR]

As with all aesthetic choices there is not a "right" answer, but you did ask for opinions, so...

I would go with sand, and display your goodies on the rock and/or sand. I have seen some beautiful bare bottom tanks but they always have an "arty" feel, more like sculpture than a natural look. I prefer the softer look of sand to the stark look of glass. Just my 2 cents.

- Ian

[Dearth]

While there are some awesome BB tanks out there I much rather see tanks with crushed coral or sand

I personally went half of my tank with crushed coral and half course sand gave my fish a choice of where to play and sleep

[Doug]

Thanks for the replies guys. Then my clams would have to go to the rock. I have seen chalice growing on sand but would think it would like bare glass better or flat rock?

[BackPackHunter]

i perfure sand or Crush coral look over bare, but its your tank

[Doug]

I understand that but Im not so much discussing bare versus sand, as the placement of clams and chalice. I have a ton of sps to go on the rockwork.

Thanks

[Dyspnea]

I've had bare bottom, sand 3-4 inches and some .5-1 inch sand bed and even crushed coral.

Bare bottom was nice for keeping debris build up low, but I have always enjoyed having a bit of sand.

I never believed or bought into the hype of dsb's, but 1-2 inches of sand is a sweet spot, and it's easy enough too suction clean.

[Aquattro]

Why can't the clams go on the sand? Mine's been on the sand for 4 years and is happy as a, well, you know..