Bare bottom predetor tank???

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  1. Moby Duck

    Moby Duck Purple Spiny Lobster

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    So ive tried to do a little research and i have come to the conclusion that bare bottom comes with easier maintenance but im not sure i like the look of it. Sand is a pain and i hate it because i can never get the powerheads right and crushed coral is nice but its a nitrate trap and it isnt easy to clean... Im going to have a dwarf lion and maybe a snowflake eel... although im not sure how the eel would like it being bare bottom.... Any advice? i like the idea of bare bottom but im not sure i could make it look good
     
    Moby Duck, Jan 15, 2013
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  2. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    Why is sand a pain? Why not do a 1/2-1" sandbed? Was the sand you were using before too fine?
     
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  3. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    Painted the back of my 300 black, and the bottom white. Looks awesome and stays clean.
     
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