RE: Sand from Home Depot

[Gene Murphy]

Andrew: ...wasn't to long ago on this list...I gave you a small "flame"  lol ,regarding your input to this list, thus when you add helpful , needed advice to those ...who come to the list...for just the kind of information you are now disseminating...let me be the first to applaud you and say..Thanks! Good Feedback! 'geno' Free America Now http://www.freeamericanow.com   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Andrew Dillard Sent: Monday, October 08, 2001 1:57 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sand from Home Depot Both!  They both are excellent methods of filtration.  The only con would be cost, it can cost quite alot to install a nice refugium, a DSB is pretty cheap but it requires $100 detritivore kits.  If you want your nitrates at 0 then consider a DSB of 4-6" in your main tank with a refugium that has a DSB of 4-6" and cauperla for nutrient export.  I run this system and have had nitrates at or close to 0 throughout my tank's excistence.  2 things that are a must w/ DSB- many worms and bugs, and nutrient export.  The pros are that you will have 0 nitrates, interesting critters, less live rock, no vaccuming, a micro ecosystem right next to the glass, etc.       HTH Andrew ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 08, 2001 3:31 PM Subject: Re: Sand from Home Depot Hi all, Speaking of DSB, i was wondering, What is better, a dsb or refugium?  I'm setting up my 180 and want to do it right from the start.  Pros and cons for both systems would be great.  TIA,                   Rick Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.281 / Virus Database: 149 - Release Date: 9/18/2001 Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.281 / Virus Database: 149 - Release Date: 9/18/2001