Grim's 300g DD... not for now pg 5.

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  1. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    I like having bare bottom and its not too bad on the eyes even without starboard. I converted my 40B to bare bottom recently. The bottom of my tank is black to match the back.
     
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  2. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    I think I'll start off BB and see if it's for me... easier to add it than take it away! I bet I could cover it in encrusting montiporas pretty quick...
     
    Thatgrimguy, Aug 22, 2012
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  3. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    Very true. I also like BB tanks, but haven't been able to try yet.
     
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  4. Reef Breeders

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    I kinda like the look of sand, and I also like the ability to move clams that I put down, a giant squamosa on the bottom of your tank-permanently, does not sound ideal, LOL
     
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  5. Reef Breeders

    Reef Breeders 3reef Sponsor

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    on a side note, I did go BB in my frag tank, and it makes life soooooo much easier when it comes down to getting all the detritus
     
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  6. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    Yeah, my next frag tank will most definitely be completely dedicated to frags and will be BB.
     
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  7. cgarner

    cgarner Skunk Shrimp

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    wow, you are going in the opposite direction as me. 210 gal to 300 gal. Me 75 gal to 0 gal. If it wasn't for an upcoming move and the fact that houses in the Bay area so blooming expensive I might be upgrading.
     
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  8. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    I did my 300DD FOWLR with a white painted bottom, with the thought that I could always add gravel if I didn't like it. I was skeptical, but I liked it right from the start. It makes a huge difference in keeping the tank clean. The white looks more like a fine sand from a distance.
     
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  9. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    I would say go BB, but you must make sure your aquascaping is solid.

    Wrasses, Anthias and chromis over blue ribbons all day long!
     
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  10. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    How would ribbon eels do in the flow you are talking about?
     
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