An observation about sand and fine sand

[albert_dao]

Damn, y'all really love your sand.

Wellp, when you guys have unbeatable cyano and hair algae issues (which is the proposition of the post, not "I'm an advanced reefer and I never get these problems"), you let me know if you find an easier way to get them corrected than removing the substrate for a while

Now do that over a wide sampling of habits and incomes.

Oh, you found an easier solution? I'm all ears.

Originally Posted by Masonjames

Interesting. Seems then like alberts observations could prove profitable for some.

Curious then as to why this potentially valuable information is being derailed.

Not sure what you're implying here.

[albert_dao]

Originally Posted by Pike

I agree with you on that , bare bottom not so much

I think the spirit of the discussion has become lost under the polarization of BB vs sand.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by albert_dao

I think the spirit of the discussion has become lost

Which spirit started this post?

[Carrera75]

Originally Posted by albert_dao

I think the spirit of the discussion has become lost under the polarization of BB vs sand.

Were you really expecting everyone to agree with you? Your way is not the only way to do things buddy. What works for you might not work for me and vice versa.

[Masonjames]

Originally Posted by Masonjames

Interesting. Seems then like alberts observations could prove profitable for some.

Curious then as to why this potentially valuable information is being derailed.

Originally Posted by albert_dao

I think the spirit of the discussion has become lost under the polarization of BB vs sand.

I may be wrong in the spirit or the intent of the post. But I would assume it was not in the direction of justifying a algae free sandbed system.

We all have seen many beautiful algae free systems which have a sand bed. But not everyone has such a tank. Many if not most have nutrient problems, and resulting algae problems.

What benifit is it to those who have such a problem to simply say, I don't have such a problem. He's a picture to prove so. Who does this actually bennifit when the information quickly becomes redirected to ooohhh. Pretty tank.

I think any hobbiest with any real reefing time under there belt realize that no one way is the right way and success comes more from the hobbiest and the choices and practices therein.

Not everyone can replicate others success in the same fashion. So for many out there with algae problems, removing the sandbed could make life allot simplier for them. But instead of promoting information which may be valuable to that individual, we instead insist on sharing how "I" got it all figured out, overshadowing the actual practical and potentially beneficial information originaly presented.

No, removing a sand bed will not solve every problem. But for those who lack the experiance, the knowledge, the tools and equipment, the luck, doing so can prove to be benifical. Especially for those experiencing nutrient problems which result in the unwanted. The dependency and need for some equipment, regimiments, dosings, investments in, etc etc, can be lessened. Stability of the system and biological fluxes are lessened. All things which make running of the system simplier and easier for the user while they try and correct the issue or get a better undersrnading on the runnings of the system. A sandbed is the largest living organism in the system. And maintaining that system is not easy for everyone for a multitude of reasons. And just because you can and do, doesn't mean the next will have the same abilities to do so with the same success.

Frankly nutrient problems, algea problems, should in today's indistry be a rarity and not a norm. There simple to control and manage. But those who don't know how to mange them can't get the information they need because we love to overshadow inforamtion with our self promoting.

[Pike]

Originally Posted by Carrera75

That's an old picture. You should see all the True Ultra Rock Flower Anemones that I have now Those that are circulating around right now are pretty average looking.

Not sure if you are providing a link but its not working and yes I would like to see them please, thankyou