to plenum or not

Discussion in 'Sand' started by JeremyHaze17, Dec 9, 2008.

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  1. JeremyHaze17

    JeremyHaze17 Plankton

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    starting a new 55 gallon,I caint decide on plenum or dsb I've read alot on plenums but i still caint decide if I want one.????
     
    JeremyHaze17, Dec 9, 2008
    JeremyHaze17, Dec 9, 2008
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  2. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    I on my last 3 tanks have used a plenum and dsb in my fuge, it worked for me and when I tore my 75 down just recently, after 2 years the fuge was heathy, no signs of decay or hydrogen sulfide like everyone claims.

    Good luck
     
    Dr.Fragenstein, Dec 10, 2008
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  3. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    i run a 3" sand bed in my display no plenum and a 6-7" sand bed in my fuge, has worked pretty well for me so far
     
    Iraf, Dec 10, 2008
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  4. grubbsj

    grubbsj Gigas Clam

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    For the 120g display tank that I'm setting up, I have decided to use a "remote plenum" in the sump (recycled 75g tank), with a small area (2" x 14") in the refugium for a 4" DSB to support rooted macro algae.
     
    grubbsj, Dec 10, 2008
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