Skimp on live sand??

[Shanetweedz]

Noob to saltwater, startup costs for 10 gallon mini reefs??? And can I skimp on live sand

 

[Nathanpopp]

I have 400+ on my 10 gal reef. Live sand isn't always needed.

 

[mr_X]

You don't even need sand at all if you don't want it.

 

[saltcreep1025]

What do you mean by skimp? Not use much, or???

 

[Mikenhecker1]

I just sucked all my sand out. Makes it way easier, especially since I am a noob. Looks good even if you just put enough to kinda powder the bottom. Easy to find all the sludge after a catastrophe.