Sand or CC?

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  1. Lionking

    Lionking Astrea Snail

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    Hi there,

    Yet another newbie thread, but hey we were all one once upon a time. I am starting a 75G FOWLR tank and I am wondering what would be a better option sand or CC? I have had CC in the past but don't know the pros and cons to sand and CC?

    Thanks in advance
     
    Lionking, Nov 13, 2004
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  2. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Welcome Lionking!

    Smaller sand provides more surface area for your dentrifying bacteria to occupy, which provides greater biofiltration for livestock. This coupled with Live Rock will give you maximum ammonia removing capacity.
     
    Craig Manoukian, Nov 13, 2004
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  3. reiple

    reiple Fire Shrimp

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    Well said by Craig!

    As an add on info, CC has the bad tendency to trap debris.
     
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  4. OoNickoC

    OoNickoC Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Sand... ;)
     
    OoNickoC, Nov 17, 2004
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