DSB vs Plenum

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  1. Guest

    Guest Guest

    Hi'
    New to 3 Reef and just starting an 80g reef. So far I have the tank and lots of ideas.

    Does anyone have a serious opinion on DSB vs Plenum? They both seem to make sense but then so do the arguments pro and con. I guess I'm looking for someone who has tried both.
    Thanks,
    Dan
     
    Guest, Jan 25, 2004
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  2. NUGIO

    NUGIO Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Hi Daniel! I use a DSB mostly because im worried about detirus possibly collecting and nitrAtes soaring. I do have plenum in my fuge just to see how it would work out.
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  3. arickosmo

    arickosmo Astrea Snail

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    I ran a plenum for a year in a 90 gal. and thought of doing it again in my 120. The only, stress ONLY, reason I didn't is because I hadn't tried a DSB yet. I still have skepticism about DSB but no opinion or fact to base it on.

    -don't trust anything your hear, only 50% of what you read, and be sure to verify that.

    -and...there is no qoute that makes life or love any easier.
     
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  4. NUGIO

    NUGIO Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Just make sure you go at least 3" 4" is better that way you get the best results
     
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    JOER0178 Peppermint Shrimp

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    IF YOU USE LIVE ROCK 1.5-2LBS PER GAL THAT SHOULD PROVIDE ENOUGH ANEROBIC AREA
     
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