Fast-growing zoas? (1 Viewer)

[Guest]

The trend now is to go with either shallow sand beds or bare-bottom tanks instead of DSBs. For those who go bare-bottom, a popular option is to line the bottom of the tank with a piece of cutting board or starboard. This protects the glass from scratches from falling rocks, etc. and is very easy to siphon clean of detritus. It also looks a little more natural than a bare-bottom tank - from a distance, it almost looks like a sandbed - and the white bottom reflects light and makes the tank look brighter.

 

[SeanB]

Sounds cool - can't wait to see how it turns out. Do you have any links to pictures of any other tanks that have been done this way?

 

[Guest]

This might be the orignal SB:??????????


http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=223301&highlight=starboard

 

[SeanB]

Thanks, Sarbubjr. That setup definitely has its appeal, although I wonder how it will look once he has more coral.

I guess I'll stick with my 2" of CC for now.

 

[fins]

I like the quote "DSB + months of hair algae = Starboard" !!!!! Amen!!

 

[cparka23]

thanks for the clarification, mikester. i wasn't sure if you were trying to cut up your tank inhabitants or if this was some kind of inside joke.

good luck with the tank, btw. i hope you find your zoanthids.