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algaeguy · 07/22/2005, 04:45 AM

Thanks for the input, wayne!

I agree that the idea of using conventional substrate in this kind of biotope is potentially problematic! I think that the "rubble bottom" is essentially a barebottom system with rubble rock serving (at least from an aesthetic standpoint) as a "substrate". This is why I belive that we are both experiencing some success, with careful and due attention to husbandry procedures.

I've been using the little flat pieces of broken slab rock to construct a "matrix" of sorts, which still leaves some open areas. Sounds similar to yours.

I'd love to see some pics, if you have any!

Thanks!

Scott

07/22/2005, 04:45 AM	#7
algaeguy Over-The-Top- Reef Geek Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 809	Thanks for the input, wayne! I agree that the idea of using conventional substrate in this kind of biotope is potentially problematic! I think that the "rubble bottom" is essentially a barebottom system with rubble rock serving (at least from an aesthetic standpoint) as a "substrate". This is why I belive that we are both experiencing some success, with careful and due attention to husbandry procedures. I've been using the little flat pieces of broken slab rock to construct a "matrix" of sorts, which still leaves some open areas. Sounds similar to yours. I'd love to see some pics, if you have any! Thanks! Scott __________________ "Tear down the wall!" Current Tank Info: 14,000+ gallons of saltwater!