dubbin1 Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 Just thought I would give a little updated pic for all to see. I also must say that this is the easiest tank I have ever had to deal with. So far all I have done is add a little water every day. Today was the first I even bothered with a water change and it was only a cup full. I haven't even had to clean the glass yet. Link to comment
Helfrichs Chick Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Is that silica sand? Had it in there long? Leaching silicates? Pretty tank thou. Link to comment
zachxlutz Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 It sure does look like silica sand... I hope it isn't! Link to comment
dubbin1 Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 Is that silica sand? Had it in there long? Leaching silicates? Pretty tank thou. No its not silica sand... Its called Ultra Reef made by Estes'. BTW silica sand is not as bad for our reefs as people think. MANY people use it with great success... Link to comment
supahtim Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 BTW silica sand is not as bad for our reefs as people think. MANY people use it with great success... who? pico looks good btw. my coffee pot needs a good scrubbing... snail died lol is that still stock lighting? Tim Link to comment
dubbin1 Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 who? pico looks good btw. my coffee pot needs a good scrubbing... snail died lol is that still stock lighting? Tim Just look around on RC and you will see PLENTY Yup its still the stock lighting. I was amazed when I was comparing pics on how much those pinks zoas grew in such a short amount of time. Link to comment
Helfrichs Chick Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Yea I have heard of people using it but I would like to see stats on the silicates testing over a period of 4-8 years. I dont think it would break down right away, and I know lots use it, just would like to see what tests run after a few years. Link to comment
Hekim Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Many people have used silca (quartz) sand for years with great success. It is a myth that it will leach silica and promote diatom growth. Here is an interesting article on the subject: http://www.reefs.org/library/article/r_toonen9.html Link to comment
dubbin1 Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 Many people have used silca (quartz) sand for years with great success. It is a myth that it will leach silica and promote diatom growth. Yup but until people see it busted on Myth Busters then they will continue to believe it. Link to comment
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