I think is what he was thinking of was a plenum. Same concept, but a
different type of set up. In a plenum, screen is neccesary. Good explanation
of a DSB set up. Chris's suggestions of adding sand and water in stages were
solid as well.
Andrew, do you know what grain size (number) DSB sands should be between?
Thanks,
Shane C.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Andrew Dillard [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 1:18 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Sand from Home Depot
>
> yep that is BS, no netting required. If the bed is deep enough then the
> infauna will not reach the bottom. A good depth is 4-6", you will want
> all
> fine sand. Having larger grain sand is not a good idea, the larger sand
> will move up the bed until it is on the top.
>
> To build a DSB you simply add the sand to the tank after you have
> saltwater
> in it and then add your live rock or whatever to start the cycle. As
> early
> as you can find them, you should star adding various species of
> macroalgaes
> to control nussiance algae and provide nutrient export. After the cycle
> is
> over(usually a month or 2, unless you get cured rock) add detritivore kits
> from www.ipsf.com and www.inlandaquatics.com, and also trade some sand
> with
> a local reefer if possible. This will provide the necessary
> critters(found
> somewhat on live rock) that eat detritus( fish crap) and aerate the sand.
> After this you should hold off on fish for a month or 2(wish i had done
> this) in order to establish your fauna population. It is imperative to
> feed
> during these months, critters need to eat too! After a month or so of
> feeding your fishless reef it is safe to add fish. A DSB prohibits some
> animals, any type of sandsifting goby, sand star, etc. These creatures
> are
> preying on your infauna population while not effectively "stirring" your
> sand. A mandarin dragonette is also a bad choice, unless you have a
> refugium that can support its immense appetite for copepods. A new
> pamphlet
> is coming out on DSB, in a month or so. I would encourage you to pick it
> up, its called "Deep Sand Bed Secrets"
>
>
>
>
> HTH
> Andrew
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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> Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 3:10 PM
> Subject: Re: Sand from Home Depot
>
>
> > What is involved in building a dsb? I heard that there were layers of
> > netting in between different sizes of coral and sand. Is this true or
> bs?
> I
> > want to make sure I'm doing this right. Is 3-4 inches sufficient or do
> you
> > need more like 6-7? Thanks
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