RubixCube
Aquarium Advice Activist
Ok, here is my situation. I’m getting kind of confused over the whole substrate thing. I have a 77 gal D.A.S. reef tank. In it, I put two bags of crushed coral (40lbs each) though it looks nice, im only now starting to get peoples onions on it. Just to make a note, the tank is only about halfway through the cycle, no animals in there yet. Ok, here are my questions.
1. Is CC any good for a substrate? I have been reading that the little worms and stars cant live in it.
2. Can I just add sand to the crushed coral?
3. I can’t find any LS around here. What other kinds of sand can I use instead? The lfs has fine and medium grit sand that they sell, can I use that? (There is no Southdown sand around here either)
Basically im just wondering if I should keep the CC and what my options are.
Sorry for the questions but I am trying start out on the right foot, this is my first attempt at a saltwater tank.
Thanks in advanced.
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1. Is CC any good for a substrate? I have been reading that the little worms and stars cant live in it.
2. Can I just add sand to the crushed coral?
3. I can’t find any LS around here. What other kinds of sand can I use instead? The lfs has fine and medium grit sand that they sell, can I use that? (There is no Southdown sand around here either)
Basically im just wondering if I should keep the CC and what my options are.
Sorry for the questions but I am trying start out on the right foot, this is my first attempt at a saltwater tank.
Thanks in advanced.
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