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What size sand / gravel? Plenum or no?
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IMO Argonite is best substrate from everything i have read, also the Reccommended granular size is 0.05mm to 0.2mm for the bed. Also from my understanding a Plenum is unnessarry and possably counterproductive.
Here are some great papers on sand beds
Deep Sand Beds
The Deep Sand Bed - One Of The Most Effective Filtration Methods. | Aquarists Online | Saltwater Aquarium Resources And Information
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