How Much Sand in Refugium

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by onecansay, Mar 20, 2008.

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  1. onecansay

    onecansay Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I will be doing some mods to my sump/fuge this weekend. Has anyone had differing experiences with different levels of sand in fuge and with what results?
    some call me frank
     
    onecansay, Mar 20, 2008
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  2. wastemanagement

    wastemanagement Eyelash Blennie

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    I use around 1-2 inches in mine
     
    wastemanagement, Mar 25, 2008
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    I use 4" or more.
     
    amcarrig, Mar 25, 2008
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  4. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    i use 1lb/gal
     
    reef_guru, Mar 26, 2008
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  5. Frizza

    Frizza Coral Banded Shrimp

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    ditto
     
    Frizza, Mar 27, 2008
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  6. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    4 inches or more Its the only place to apply the use of a DSB..
     
    Tangster, Mar 27, 2008
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