sand bed depth

Discussion in 'Sand' started by jaiello, Aug 9, 2005.

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  1. Birdlady

    Birdlady Finback Whale

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    If you are going to run a wet/dry filter, I would suggest the dsb in the sump/fuge for nitrate conversion as that will not be possible with the wet/dry. The rock can convert some, but likely, not all. :)
     
    Birdlady, Aug 12, 2005
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  2. jaiello

    jaiello Plankton

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    so basicly i have no choice other than to increase my sand bed !!!! i also have a 20 gal enclosed area where the water drops into 2 collection bags; totally seperate from the bio ball area would that area be suitable for a dbs/fuge. thanks so muc for the help :confused:
     
    Last edited: Aug 13, 2005
    jaiello, Aug 13, 2005
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  3. kb.bear

    kb.bear Peppermint Shrimp

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    I have an asm g3 it woorks well but some people have had microbubble problems
    another good skimmer is the turbofloter I dont recommend the prisims some people on this sight use remora, there is a whole section on skimmers on this sight check it out
     
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