Interesting gossip

[Spanky]

Someone just waved the latest copy of FAMA under my nose. Specifically, to point out a article by Bob (I wrote everything there is to know about DSB's) Goemans. It's actually a very good article and the most accurate I've seen yet.
There's is one point, seems that Bob is now recommending 1" - 2" sand beds and regular vacuuming and removal of detritus.
Does this mean that Sam (I put up the money to get Bob's stuff published) Gamble is far behind?

Seems like after all these years, are they finally listening to me?
(inside joke, they are my neighbors)

Only one thing I'd like to point out. Bob, stop compromising! I said about 1", not 1" - 2". LOL

[galleon]

Is Sam still with Pennekamp?

[Spanky]

In some capacity, he always will be. At least I hope so.

[Minnreefer]

Jerel, the man leading the industry

Jon

[foobuddha]

Originally posted by Spanky

There's is one point, seems that Bob is now recommending 1" - 2" sand beds and regular vacuuming and removal of detritus.

So how would one go about vacuuming the bed without depleting the infauna?

I've been following the dsb threads with interest as my dsb is about 18 months old, seems to have really matured only to find that I'm harboring a (possible) disaster in waiting.

So how do I vacuum? A large diam vacuum with low suction, or just go after it and consider the loss of infauna as collateral damage?

[SPC]

Originally posted by foobuddha
So how do I vacuum? A large diam vacuum with low suction, or just go after it and consider the loss of infauna as collateral damage?

I use a Python on my FW DSB. You can adjust it where the flow will remove the detritus but not the sand itself (unless its the silt size sand).

As far as my DSB in my reef, I am no longer concerned with the infauna. I figure if I syphon my DSB on a regular basis, then the infauna just lost their job to my Python .
Steve

[mojoreef]

Well its a good thing Bob and SAm came up with that one

Mike

[Junkzoo]

Originally posted by Spanky

(inside joke, they are my neighbors)

INTRODUCTIONS WILL be in order,,,,,

[Spanky]

Originally posted by mojoreef
Well its a good thing Bob and SAm came up with that one

Mike

I'll let you in on a secret Mike. Sam's DSB exhibit tanks at Pennekamp took a wrong turn and so did Bob's tanks at the facility. These are the guys that actually started the DSB craze.

[Green Chromis]

Was that before or after the plenum craze.

[BuckWheat]

Here we go again!

[Spanky]

During

LOL

[Green Chromis]

Yes BuckWheat these threads sure are interesting, now we should try to sell the starboard system to the public before it's patented.

[JennM]

Ain't it funny how the wind blows???

I've always used and recommended 3/4" to 1" of substrate. (Excuse me while I gloat a moment - for the last 3 years everybody looked at me like I had 2 heads because I didn't jump on the Southdown wagon.... MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!)

OH and I've always vacuumed the substrate - and I'd let the waste water stand before I dump it, because somebody suggested that I'd deplete the infauna. Well perhaps I lose a few bacteria on the few grains of sand that get sucked up the pipe, but I have never seen any large amphipods, worms etc. I didn't go dunking for tiny copepods, but given the number that I can see on the glass in the tank, I don't think the population is hurting at all.

You can easily control the flow of a siphon hose by crimping it. Takes a bit of practice but once you get the hang of it, it's easy.

Jenn

[Spanky]

Jenn

Wise beyond her years. And a big dose of common sense too. LOL