Partial DeEp Sandbed

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  1. PghSteeler

    PghSteeler Tassled File Fish

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    Is there any harm in making a partial deep sandbed? I know they say either go shallow or go deep. Anything in between defeats the purpose of a DSB and becomes a detritus trap in time since it cant break it down.

    What if I make half the tank a DSB with the other half shallow? Like a gradiant where one side is only 1 inch and slopes up to a 4-5inch DSB on the other side? Any harm in this? Any benefits? Doesnt really matter?
     
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  2. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I guess I would ask why you are wanting to do it?
     
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  3. PghSteeler

    PghSteeler Tassled File Fish

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    Because of the rockwork. When I created the rockwork to elevate the arch structure I had to glue rock underneath it so the bottom is ugly and I like toe bury it. The other half is just a boulder so no need to bury it.
     
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  4. Mr. Bill

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    I believe the final prognosis was that sandbed depth doesn't really matter. Denitrification can occur in shallow beds as well as DSBs. What matters most is proper maintenance. A few Nassarius snails will keep it clean and stir it for you.
     
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