http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/general/aquarium-filtration/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/ Information And Resources For Anyone Interested In Aquarium Fish, Saltwater Aquariums, Tropical Fish, Home Aquariums. Aquarium Care, Aquarium Equipment And Much More. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:21:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/general/aquarium-filtration/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-25878 John Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:23:33 +0000 http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/filtration/deep-sand-bed/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/#comment-25878 Hi. It's impossible to say that there will be enough little beasties in the sand - as it comes from the sea it could have. However, all life is dependant on a suitable food supply and I wonder how much of that there will be in a beach area. I suggest you have a look at the dsb an hour or so after lights out when it's in darkness and see if there are any running about. If you use a torch they'll disappear quite quickly though. If you think there aren't any, or not enough, then you can introduce some either by adding known well populated reef grunge or by purchasing some beasties commercially, they are fairly readily available. Remember that to maintain the population you need to see there is enough food - don't overfeed but if necessary experiment with very small pieces of defrosted frozen food (as available as marine food) - a very small amount to start and see what happens after a while. Any sign of a nitrate increase then reduce the food or stop. Hi. It’s impossible to say that there will be enough little beasties in the sand – as it comes from the sea it could have. However, all life is dependant on a suitable food supply and I wonder how much of that there will be in a beach area. I suggest you have a look at the dsb an hour or so after lights out when it’s in darkness and see if there are any running about. If you use a torch they’ll disappear quite quickly though. If you think there aren’t any, or not enough, then you can introduce some either by adding known well populated reef grunge or by purchasing some beasties commercially, they are fairly readily available. Remember that to maintain the population you need to see there is enough food – don’t overfeed but if necessary experiment with very small pieces of defrosted frozen food (as available as marine food) – a very small amount to start and see what happens after a while. Any sign of a nitrate increase then reduce the food or stop.

]]> http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/general/aquarium-filtration/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-25876 inkredible artist Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:25:52 +0000 http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/filtration/deep-sand-bed/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/#comment-25876 ive had my reef tank with live rock for about a year now and just yesterday added a dsb 5 inches from my beach.. i went neck deep in the water and got enough to make this bed . i have no way of measuring this sand so i dont know the diameter of the grains ,it is fine though. my question is do i have to stock this bed with reef grunge or are there sufficient critters in the sand already ... any tips .. tnx.. ive had my reef tank with live rock for about a year now and just yesterday added a dsb 5 inches from my beach.. i went neck deep in the water and got enough to make this bed . i have no way of measuring this sand so i dont know the diameter of the grains ,it is fine though. my question is do i have to stock this bed with reef grunge or are there sufficient critters in the sand already … any tips .. tnx..

]]> http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/general/aquarium-filtration/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-25502 Hydrogen Sulfide concerns! - 3reef Forums Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:28:52 +0000 http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/filtration/deep-sand-bed/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/#comment-25502 [...] This thread got me to thinking. As I posted earlier in the thread I am always wary of claims that suggested drastic results from just one event. My tank crashed because I disturbed the DSB releasing hydrogen sulfide. Well it sounds reasonable, but what happens when people transfere sand beds of any death from one tank to another? Also I had not considered the significant role that the size or type of subtrate plays in the development of hydrogen sulfide. Seems to me a larger grain size would allow some slow escape of the hydrogen sulfide and a fine grain would trap more and allow it to build up. Hopefully someone that has experience with plenum systems will chime in. DeepSandBeds The Deep Sand Bed – One Of The Most Effective Filtration Methods. | Aquarists Online | Aquariu... [...] [...] This thread got me to thinking. As I posted earlier in the thread I am always wary of claims that suggested drastic results from just one event. My tank crashed because I disturbed the DSB releasing hydrogen sulfide. Well it sounds reasonable, but what happens when people transfere sand beds of any death from one tank to another? Also I had not considered the significant role that the size or type of subtrate plays in the development of hydrogen sulfide. Seems to me a larger grain size would allow some slow escape of the hydrogen sulfide and a fine grain would trap more and allow it to build up. Hopefully someone that has experience with plenum systems will chime in. DeepSandBeds The Deep Sand Bed – One Of The Most Effective Filtration Methods. | Aquarists Online | Aquariu… [...]

]]> http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/general/aquarium-filtration/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-25038 John Fri, 07 May 2010 09:53:45 +0000 http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/filtration/deep-sand-bed/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/#comment-25038 Hello Ghewas. I'm confused (my wife would say it doesn't take a lot to cause that nowadays!). Sand is of course used in a deep sand bed (DSB) and the type that is best is the fine variety as shown in articles on the subject. However, I cannot understand the 'filter the grey' bit and also the 're-use in gardening, washing machine' part. I don't think a washing mcahine will be very happy with sand in it. As far as gardening is concerned I'm not sure but a successful DSB is a long term investment and taking some or all for the garden wouldn't help. .-= John´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AquaristsOnline/~3/Lk82GH8Hj_A/" rel="nofollow">Aggression On The Reef</a> =-. Hello Ghewas.
I’m confused (my wife would say it doesn’t take a lot to cause that nowadays!).
Sand is of course used in a deep sand bed (DSB) and the type that is best is the fine variety as shown in articles on the subject.
However, I cannot understand the ‘filter the grey’ bit and also the ‘re-use in gardening, washing machine’ part.
I don’t think a washing mcahine will be very happy with sand in it. As far as gardening is concerned I’m not sure but a successful DSB is a long term investment and taking some or all for the garden wouldn’t help.
.-= John´s last blog ..Aggression On The Reef =-.

]]> http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/general/aquarium-filtration/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-25035 ghewas Tue, 04 May 2010 02:49:38 +0000 http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/filtration/deep-sand-bed/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/#comment-25035 well this is really good article that i have found but i want to know the best sustainable and cheep sand filtration method that can be appelied in single house to filter the grey so that they can reuse in gardening, washing maching. well this is really good article that i have found but i want to know the best sustainable and cheep sand filtration method that can be appelied in single house to filter the grey so that they can reuse in gardening, washing maching.

]]> http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/general/aquarium-filtration/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-23999 Under Substrate Filter - The Talkingreef Community Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:32:10 +0000 http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/filtration/deep-sand-bed/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/#comment-23999 [...] kept in suspension long enough to break down more before settling. some good references for you The Deep Sand Bed - One Of The Most Effective Filtration Methods. | Aquarists Online | Aquarium Fish... Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine - Feature Article: An Experimental Comparison of Sandbed and [...] [...] kept in suspension long enough to break down more before settling. some good references for you The Deep Sand Bed – One Of The Most Effective Filtration Methods. | Aquarists Online | Aquarium Fish… Advanced Aquarist’s Online Magazine – Feature Article: An Experimental Comparison of Sandbed and [...]

]]> http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/general/aquarium-filtration/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-23860 substrate questions? - Reef Builders Forums Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:09:40 +0000 http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/filtration/deep-sand-bed/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/#comment-23860 [...] fine. Here is a great article that will make you decide what to do, I know it helped me decide. The Deep Sand Bed - One Of The Most Effective Filtration Methods. | Aquarists Online | Marine Aquari... __________________ Revelation 20:15 I have cheato for sale....look in the marketplace! Love is [...] [...] fine. Here is a great article that will make you decide what to do, I know it helped me decide. The Deep Sand Bed – One Of The Most Effective Filtration Methods. | Aquarists Online | Marine Aquari… __________________ Revelation 20:15 I have cheato for sale….look in the marketplace! Love is [...]

]]> http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/general/aquarium-filtration/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-19026 Chris Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:01:01 +0000 http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/filtration/deep-sand-bed/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/#comment-19026 What would cause the sand to turn brown on the top layer What would cause the sand to turn brown on the top layer

]]> http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/general/aquarium-filtration/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-14357 deep sand bed-Sand-3reef Forums Fri, 09 May 2008 05:01:12 +0000 http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/filtration/deep-sand-bed/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/#comment-14357 [...] snails Astrae Snail, Nerite Snails small sea cucumbers, copepods, amphipods, brittle stars, bristle worms etc here are some good links on sand beds Deep Sand Beds How Sandbeds REALLY Work by Ronald L. Shimek, Ph.D. - Reefkeeping.com The Deep Sand Bed - One Of The Most Effective Filtration Methods. | Aquarists Online | Saltwater Aqu... [...] [...] snails Astrae Snail, Nerite Snails small sea cucumbers, copepods, amphipods, brittle stars, bristle worms etc here are some good links on sand beds Deep Sand Beds How Sandbeds REALLY Work by Ronald L. Shimek, Ph.D. – Reefkeeping.com The Deep Sand Bed – One Of The Most Effective Filtration Methods. | Aquarists Online | Saltwater Aqu… [...]

]]> http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/general/aquarium-filtration/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-12144 dsb questions-Sand-3reef Forums Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:54:45 +0000 http://www.aquaristsonline.com/blog/filtration/deep-sand-bed/the-deep-sand-bed-one-of-the-most-effective-filtration-methods/#comment-12144 [...] With some 35 years of experience as a marine ecologist behind me, I can say that THE most important component of a coral reef aquarium is a deep sand bed Deep Sand Beds the second is by Peter Cunningham The Deep Sand Bed - One Of The Most Effective Filtration Methods. | Aquarists Online | Saltwater Aqu... [...] [...] With some 35 years of experience as a marine ecologist behind me, I can say that THE most important component of a coral reef aquarium is a deep sand bed Deep Sand Beds the second is by Peter Cunningham The Deep Sand Bed – One Of The Most Effective Filtration Methods. | Aquarists Online | Saltwater Aqu… [...]

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