Hi!
I just joined this forum, after listening to this podcast. Let me first say, I am new this hobby and and find the podcasts absolutely wonderful. Can't thank you enough for them.
I have been doing alot of research and have decided to go w/ a 6" sandbed. There has been some debate whether play sand is an appropriate medium to use. (after being tested w/ vinegar & a magnet) I am wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this?
My second concern is the consisancy of the sand. I plan on keeping a pair of jawfish. The play sands i have come across are all very fine. Is it okay to add crushed coral to that? I will be using about 210 pounds of sand. So, what would be the right mix of coral to sand, if that can be done?
And lastly, I am planning on setting up a manifold type flow system, one around the entire top of the tank and one at the lower back of the tank. One to be ran during the day & one to be ran at night. The
LR will be off the sandbed about 1/4 of an inch and the lower flow is intended to flow under that area. Does this sound like a feasable plan? Or will it disturb the sandbed?
If my questions have been addressed in a different area, just point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance for any input!
