An observation about sand and fine sand

[Pike]

Never. Bare bottom tanks look ugly and unnatural. I like to feel like im looking at the bottom of the ocean when admiring my tank. I'l deal with the algae so I dont get lazy and keep up good maintenance

[kien]

Originally Posted by albert_dao

So in the past year, I've told several dozen people who were having issues with algae and cyano to get rid of their sand. Their problems went away.

That is all.

That's an interesting observation.

I am currently observing that my tank, with sand, currently does not have algae or cyan issues. However, this is just a preliminary observation so I will report back when my findings are more conclusive. :big grin:

Originally Posted by Pike

Never. Bare bottom tanks look ugly and unnatural. I like to feel like im looking at the bottom of the ocean when admiring my tank. I'l deal with the algae so I dont get lazy and keep up good maintenance

Also, +1. Sand vs No Sand is in part, psychological. Some people see reef tanks as merely a box with a collection of saltwater organisms in it supported by powerbeads, plumbing, etc. However, some see their tanks as an as close an approximation of a reef biosystem as they can make it.

[canadianbudz604]

I definatly do like the look with sand, but my new tank is bare bottom. Definatly easier to maintain. Kinda hoping my zoas cover the bottom glass. The bare bottom look is growing on me

[sumpfinfishe]

+1
A live sand bed is much more natural looking, provides a home for many critters that clean and scavenge there. In 15 years of reefing I have never had an issue with having a sand bed or algae for that matter. Over feeding and under maintenance are the biggest reasons why algae arise.

[Carrera75]

Originally Posted by sumpfinfishe

+1
A live sand bed is much more natural looking, provides a home for many critters that clean and scavenge there. In 15 years off reefing I have never had an issue with having a sand bed or algae for that matter. Over feeding and under maintenance are the biggest reasons why algae arise.

I totally agree with you. Some people have way too many fish, over feed and don't do the required maintenance. I highly doubt that sand alone is the problem......

[Aquattro]

I have done both, and BB is easier. But, I didn't enjoy the look and have gone back to sand. No algae issues.

[sumpfinfishe]

Not to mention the contrast of a white sand bed and and eye popping colorful corals like in the images posted above/below wouldn't be possible Beautiful!

[Pike]

Originally Posted by sumpfinfishe

Not to mention the contrast of a white sand bed and and eye popping colorful corals like in the images posted above/below wouldn't be possible Beautiful!

Yes very nice . And wow thats alot of rock flower anemone !!!

[Masonjames]

Well I guess we can disregard alberts obsevations.

Silly Albert. Didn't you know you can have a sandbed and be algae free.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Masonjames

Well I guess we can disregard alberts obsevations.

Silly Albert. Didn't you know you can have a sandbed and be algae free.

I'd say he's pretty accurate If you have a problem, removing the sand would help a lot!