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[jamest0o0]

Well I was planning on eventually doing one of these with a bucket, but since I have a separate fuge and a larger sump for my system(40g, DT is 35g) I was thinking of making a DSB in the fuge section of the sump. Should I do this and what would I need to add to it in order for it to work like it is supposed to? Thanks

[phhbrown]

"Here are some general rules of thumb for maintaining a DSB. It should be at least four inches deep but no more than six, consisting mostly of fine grains, sometimes called "oolite" or "sugar-fine". Keep the benthic and worm populations healthy by avoiding Sand-Sifting stars, most crabs, and limiting hermits. Occasionally rejuvenate these populations with fresh liverock or true livesand from a well established aquarium, as this may be key to long term success. The sand bed should only be disrupted very gently over time. Brittle and baby stars, as well as Nassarius and Cerith snails, provide a slow and beneficial agitation of the sand, but vacuuming should be performed with great care, if performed at all. Remember, a deep sand bed is a living thing that must be kept in careful balance." (user Whys, http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1652103)

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/deepsandbeds.htm

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