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  1. bigglenn84

    bigglenn84 Plankton

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    whay is it bad to have crushed coral for substrate in a reef tank?
     
    bigglenn84, Nov 17, 2010
    bigglenn84, Nov 17, 2010
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  2. Bloodkip

    Bloodkip Ritteri Anemone

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    It traps debris which will need to nitrate problems.
     
    Bloodkip, Nov 17, 2010
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  3. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    Because it can lead to nitrate problems when gunk gets trapped down in it.And welcome to 3reef!
     
    grinder37, Nov 17, 2010
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  4. Fresh2Salt

    Fresh2Salt Feather Duster

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    traps debris and its ugly :jester: Im only kidding
     
    Fresh2Salt, Nov 17, 2010
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  5. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    Ditto,i like the look of sand sooo much better myself.
     
    grinder37, Nov 17, 2010
    grinder37, Nov 17, 2010
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