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im in the process of planning an nps/filter feeder tank, and the part im currently stuck on is choosing display tank size. the "bigger is better" rule may not be entirely true in a nps system, so id like to figure out what the general feeding and maintenance costs are so i can choose the largest...
i dont understand how this system removes detritus and phosphate buildup within the sand bed. and is it really "maintenance free"? i like the idea but want to hear stories of ppl who have had this system running for several years
interesting, especially considering the aquascape i want has minimal live rock. have you heard any other opinions on this method. im thinking of a 4x2.5x2.5 tank but its not set in stone
I'm planning on building a new system soon which will inhabit several nps corals and filter feeders. I cant decide on a deep or shallow sand bed. Ive read that a dsb can be a food source but ive also read they can become phosphate saturated over time and can become a problem. do i go with a...
so ive become interested in keeping catsharks but have found issues on the warm water species. 1st issue is most get to be over 3' and 2nd issue is the expense of keeping a 500g aquarium warm. so i began thinking about subtropical catsharks. many species dont get bigger than 2' and prefer...
is there anyway removing the sand bed can shock the system. no fish, corals or even live rock with come in contact with the agitated water everything will be in sump before completely emptying tank
im thinking about removing my dsb. it is about 5 years old and showing major signs of old tank syndrome. i feed 3x a week with weekly water changes but still have wall to wall algae and suffering corals. i blame this on the reading of .15 ppm phosphate i got from inside the sand bed (syringe)...
im thinking about just siphoning out all my sand at once. all my live rock is in the sump all thats in the tank is a frag rack and corals/livestock. any thoughts or advice? i know ill lose all the good bacteria but i think at this point the dsb is doing more harm than good, plus i have so many...
ok i have an old hob filter i think ill use that with a bag of phosguard in it. off topic but what do you think about removing my sand bed sections at a time since thats where my problems are all steming from? im worried to touch it as its 5 years old and as i know full of phosphate