Deep Sand Bed

[Joseph]

Can somebody explain, or direct me to a good explanation of what the
DSB is?

This is the first time I've heard of it, and of the dangers of
disturbing it.

I have a 15 gal. reef, and, if I remember correctly about 20# of live
sand... I use a gravel vaccuume in the once a week... Is this bad?

Thanks,

Joseph

[Toni]

"Joseph" > wrote in message
...
> Can somebody explain, or direct me to a good explanation of what the
> DSB is?
>
> This is the first time I've heard of it, and of the dangers of
> disturbing it.
>


http://www.wetwebmedia.com/deepsandbeds.htm


--
Toni
http://www.cearbhaill.com/reef.htm

[PaulB]

http://www.rshimek.com/reef/sediment.htm

"Joseph" > wrote in message
...
> Can somebody explain, or direct me to a good explanation of what the
> DSB is?
>
> This is the first time I've heard of it, and of the dangers of
> disturbing it.
>
> I have a 15 gal. reef, and, if I remember correctly about 20# of live
> sand... I use a gravel vaccuume in the once a week... Is this bad?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Joseph
>

[Dragon Slayer]

while I'm sure the links provided are excellent for DSB's your 15 gallon
tank may very well have a lot of sand in it, but its not a DSB per say. a
DSB needs to have enough foot print to allow for O2 voided areas and a 15
gal doesn't provide for that.

so your vacuuming isn't a huge concern, but should not be needed if your
water chemistry is kept in check and nuisance algae and detrus are minimal.

kc

"Joseph" > wrote in message
...
> Can somebody explain, or direct me to a good explanation of what the
> DSB is?
>
> This is the first time I've heard of it, and of the dangers of
> disturbing it.
>
> I have a 15 gal. reef, and, if I remember correctly about 20# of live
> sand... I use a gravel vaccuume in the once a week... Is this bad?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Joseph