I think the rule of thumb is less than 2" or more than 4". Between that, people tend to run into problems.
Nope, rule of thumb is less than 1/2" or more than 4".
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I think the rule of thumb is less than 2" or more than 4". Between that, people tend to run into problems.
Nope, rule of thumb is less than 1/2" or more than 4".
I too use this rule of thumb. SO we both read the same thing somewhere. And thats what I advise still, same thing you posted.Oops! Well, I was close XD
I'm glad that I could help you both out and help to dispel the myths in the hobby.
I'm not sure if I understand the question? The difference between a SSB and a DSB (I have both right now) is the SSB needs constant cleaning, the DSB never needs cleaning and is always nice a clean. I'm in the process of adding more sand to change the constant pain of the SSB tank.
Excellent! Sounds like I'm on the right track. So in other words it is not possible for a SSB to sustain proper biological filtration? If that's the case, it's a DSB for me.
I wouldn't say it's impossible, but it's highly difficult at best.
You can do without it, as the rock will contain some denitrifiers, but not the way a deep sand bed does.
I can't remember what it was, but there's a website where you can buy infauna for a DSB.
Don't add a sand sifter fish or sand sifter star. They will consume the creatures more or less essential for proper bed function.
You can get some excellent critters for your sandbed from Indo Pacific Sea Farms. : : : : Indo-Pacific Sea Farms : : : :