pledosophy Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 So what are you using? I have always used an argonite, but am having an internal debate on grain size between the sands that are .2-1.2m an the ones that are closed to 4.0mm. Does the larger grain lead to less sand flying about? I would like to have at least a 3-4" bed in some places for the wrasses chinstrap and potter's wrasse. I haven't setup a tank in a while, 125 on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCityAquarium Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I mix #1 and #3 aragonite. The sugar size sand blows around too much for me. I just got a bag of "pearl beach" sand from seachem. I have not tried it yet, but I have heard good things about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 Let me know how it goes Nick. I need a 100 lbs or so. I have to come buy to get some more rock from you too. I want to get a sand that will stay still, but still has a small as possible size to aid with denitrification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racefan Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I have #1 aragonite in my tank, my son has sugar sized in his. I don't like the sugar,blows around too much for my taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I have sugar and really dont care for it. If you have any real flow at all it blows around. Even fish swimming close to the bottom will move it. Only thing I like is how it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undrtkr_00 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I use a mix of sizes (#3 and smaller, I think). The 3-5" bed in my 110g has done a great job with denitrification. I did a little reading on denitrification and a couple of sources suggested that a mix of sizes was helpful in establishing the life (worms, etc.) that help aid in keeping the bed active and alive and denitrifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadams7 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Yep definitely stay away from the sugar sized...unless you want that crater look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadReefer Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 In Utah we are lucky to have a source of free oolite sand. It is super fine and works great for a DSB. I put about 4 inches in my display and I really like the way it is working. Before I had a goby it didn't stir up into the water. I don't really mind the little bit that does fly around the tank from time to time so I would use it again and again. It's a good soft sand for gobies and would be soft on a ray's belly as well. It is just like the oolite sand you can buy in bags. For people who don't like the way it can fly around the tank, a remote DSB would be the best use for oolite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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