I think a
DSB is the best way to go. I'm not understanding what they are talking about in the long run. I guess if you have a sand bed that is a few years old and you stir it up then you might be releasing
nitrates and other stuff but i dont really see that as an issue in most tanks. when i clean my tank i make sure to clean the sand bed very well.. I would at least have a sand bad 4-5 inches deep. Did they say why it was bad in the long run?