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KarenB
Suppose down the line -- and I'm dreaming here -- my corals have grown so well that I actually need a frag tank. I understand the lighting needs aspect, but as far as substrate, I have a question.
I've seen frag tanks set up with sand and rock, and I've seen them bare bottom with egg crate shelving.....either with or without fish included for various reasons. What are the theories behind each, and what are the advantages/disadvantages of each? It seems to me that if you mimic the conditions of your main tank as closely as possible, that you'd have the greatest results. Does one use bare bottom and egg crate as simply an economical means to get the same results?
I've seen frag tanks set up with sand and rock, and I've seen them bare bottom with egg crate shelving.....either with or without fish included for various reasons. What are the theories behind each, and what are the advantages/disadvantages of each? It seems to me that if you mimic the conditions of your main tank as closely as possible, that you'd have the greatest results. Does one use bare bottom and egg crate as simply an economical means to get the same results?