Anyone know an on line store to buy a good ditrivor (sp) kit for a sand
bed. I want to buy some dry aragonite substrate seed it, then top it over
with some good quality live sand (total 3 in).
Ed
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From: "Shane Clays" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 3:00 PM
Subject: RE: substrate depth ?
> Can you guys explain to Chris why the deeper the substrate the better? And
> why 50% crushed coral is better than a mix of LS and dry aragonite
> substrate? IMO, it is important for people asking these types to know some
> details, specifically what you consider the benefits of the deep sand beds
> to be, how they work and why.
>
> Shane
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Marco Delsordo [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 11:51 AM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: RE: substrate depth ?
> >
> > I AGREE, AND IF YOUR MIX IS 50 LS AND 50% CRUSHED CORAL, BETTER.
> > MARCO
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Anthony Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Martes, 28 de Agosto de 2001 01:25 p.m.
> > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
> > Subject: RE: substrate depth ?
> >
> >
> > generally the deeper the substrate the better
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Sisemore, Chris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 12:02 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: substrate depth ?
> >
> >
> > I am setting up a Berlin style reef (LR & LS) & I have seen
> > that opinions vary widely on substrate. I would like to confirm that the
> > information I have found is the most up to date.
> > Articles in the Thiel infobase suggest 50% LS, 25% crushed
> > coral & 25% crushed shell, at a depth of 2 to 3 in. min. up to 6 in.
> > Inland Aquatics suggests mixed sands, 3in min. & as deep
> > as the aquarist will allow.
> >
> > Has anyone out there had experience (good or bad) with these
> > deep substrates?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Chris
> >
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