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im_a_clownfish · 12-13-2005, 07:30 PM

Hi all!

I have been reading about deep sand beds for saltwater tanks to keep nitrates and other bad chemicals to a minimum, and to buffer the tank/water as well.

I have about 60 lbs of liverock in a 65 galloon tank, and have 60lbs of aragonite ultra fine sand. Just wondering if that's enough sand. Its enough to make a nice layer on the bottom, but I have been reading that you need at least 3 inches of sand on the bottom of the tank. Is this for tanks with liverock? Or if I have a good amount of liverock is under 3 inches of sand on the bottom okay?

Oh, also, anyone have a good way of getting sand and sediment off of the rocks without clouding up the tank each time and having the silt/sand redeposit on the rocks?

Thanks!

12-13-2005, 07:30 PM	#1
im_a_clownfish Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 28 Posts: 91	deep sand beds Hi all! I have been reading about deep sand beds for saltwater tanks to keep nitrates and other bad chemicals to a minimum, and to buffer the tank/water as well. I have about 60 lbs of liverock in a 65 galloon tank, and have 60lbs of aragonite ultra fine sand. Just wondering if that's enough sand. Its enough to make a nice layer on the bottom, but I have been reading that you need at least 3 inches of sand on the bottom of the tank. Is this for tanks with liverock? Or if I have a good amount of liverock is under 3 inches of sand on the bottom okay? Oh, also, anyone have a good way of getting sand and sediment off of the rocks without clouding up the tank each time and having the silt/sand redeposit on the rocks? Thanks!