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Misticl · 02/05/2018, 03:03 AM

I hate that I can't edit posts here. Anyways here is a great read about carbon and nitrates.

http://www.saltwatersmarts.com/activ...aquarium-2908/

IMO the deeper the sand bed will just set you up for deeper problems later. Yes the sand bed allows for more bacteria to grow NOW, but in a few years you will struggle with "old tank syndrome". So you will be replacing all that sand and basically recycling the tank. Your tank has grown accustomed to your habits, but it can't support it anymore. You have to think about more than next year in this hobby. Not trying to turn you off, I'm just trying to pass along valuable information I have learned.

02/05/2018, 03:03 AM	#21
Misticl Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: MI Posts: 27	I hate that I can't edit posts here. Anyways here is a great read about carbon and nitrates. http://www.saltwatersmarts.com/activ...aquarium-2908/ IMO the deeper the sand bed will just set you up for deeper problems later. Yes the sand bed allows for more bacteria to grow NOW, but in a few years you will struggle with "old tank syndrome". So you will be replacing all that sand and basically recycling the tank. Your tank has grown accustomed to your habits, but it can't support it anymore. You have to think about more than next year in this hobby. Not trying to turn you off, I'm just trying to pass along valuable information I have learned.