Well I am switching to saltwater coral.
My background, electrical engineer, and in and out of freshwater systems since about 1968. Mostly focused on discus tanks.
Avoided reef systems in the past because of the difficulty and the cots. It seems that things are better understood now than in the 70s, so it is time to jump in with both feet. Also my kids are out of the house.
I am setting up a 75 gal reef tank, with a 48 gal sump. Still in the process of determining the configuration of the system (sump, DSB).
Built my stand to hold the sump, and have my display tank. Planning on putting together some DIY LED lights, and need finish my sump (from a 48 gal breader tank).
Plan on having a refugium, but am unsure of a deep sand bed as part of the refugium. It could reduce nitrates, but has some drawbacks.
Any recommendations / advise on a DSB?
Mike
My background, electrical engineer, and in and out of freshwater systems since about 1968. Mostly focused on discus tanks.
Avoided reef systems in the past because of the difficulty and the cots. It seems that things are better understood now than in the 70s, so it is time to jump in with both feet. Also my kids are out of the house.
I am setting up a 75 gal reef tank, with a 48 gal sump. Still in the process of determining the configuration of the system (sump, DSB).
Built my stand to hold the sump, and have my display tank. Planning on putting together some DIY LED lights, and need finish my sump (from a 48 gal breader tank).
Plan on having a refugium, but am unsure of a deep sand bed as part of the refugium. It could reduce nitrates, but has some drawbacks.
Any recommendations / advise on a DSB?
Mike