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I guess I should have thought about putting the base rock or PVC under the DSB before I put the DSB, LS, and SW in the tank. Thanks to all for the help. It is boards like this with people willing to help that make this hobby so much more fun.

Wow, Thanks for the quick responses. I believe I have a true DSB (150 lbs of Southdown and 60 lbs of live sand) I've got a good 5+" throughout the tank. My wife was asking me if I was going to leave any room for the fish ;) I will look for some uncured LR and some base rock to begin the...

How much LR is suggested for a 72 gallon tank? I am going with a DSB setup and have heard that I would need approx. 72 lbs. Does this all have to be LR or could I do 50 lbs of LR and 25 lbs of base rock (since the base will eventually become live). I have nothing in my tank now except the...

Anyone in NW Chicago burbs find any southdown sand at the local Home Depot? Thanks

Thanks for the advice. I will check out the suggested books. I have been doing a lot of reading on this site and others and find everyones comments helpful. I am being patient (it is difficult), but the last thing I want to do is kill fish. So for a DSB, besides the sand bed, which I am...

I have a 72 gallon tank with 60lbs of LS, a sponge filter, and a power head running. I have read so much lately I am a bit confused. It sounds like a DSB is the way to go. I am planning on heading over to Home Depot tomorrow to look for the southdown to get my sand bed to the full depth. I...